Grade II listed · Somerset

Kingston House and North-East Boundary Wall and Gateway

Kingston House and North-East Boundary Wall and Gateway is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 October 1983. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 42% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Kingston House and North-East Boundary Wall and Gateway
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1296333
Date first listed	17 October 1983
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.94479, -2.63632 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1296333

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Kingston House and North-East Boundary Wall and Gateway

Name	Grade	Distance
Swallowcliffe	II	101 m
No 30 with Front Boundary Wall and Stone Gate Piers	II	239 m
Mansion House with its entrance gate piers, 56-58 Princes Street including former No 60	II	247 m
54 Princes Street	II	259 m
50 and 52, Princes Street	II	270 m
46 and 48, Princes Street	II	278 m
44, Princes Street	II	285 m
40 and 42, Princes Street	II	293 m
43-47, Princes Street	II	302 m
The Cemetery Gates, Gate Piers and Boundary Walls	II	314 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston House and North-East Boundary Wall and Gateway listed?

Yes. Kingston House and North-East Boundary Wall and Gateway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1296333, first listed on 17 October 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Kingston House and North-East Boundary Wall and Gateway?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Somerset, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.