Grade II listed · Somerset

Walls and Gatepiers to St John'S Churchyard

Walls and Gatepiers to St John'S Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 15 March 1974. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 29% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls and Gatepiers to St John'S Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1296716
Date first listed	15 March 1974
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.14781, -2.71618 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1296716

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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 Walls and Gatepiers to St John'S Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Westons	II	12 m
Glastonbury War Memorial	II	20 m
19, High Street	II	28 m
20, High Street	II	33 m
17 and 17b, High Street	II	35 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	38 m
18, High Street	II	39 m
Flats 1, 2 and 3, King Arthurs Court, Silver Street	II	42 m
15, High Street	II	42 m
Church View House	II	42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls and Gatepiers to St John'S Churchyard listed?

Yes. Walls and Gatepiers to St John'S Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1296716, first listed on 15 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls and Gatepiers to St John'S Churchyard?

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.