Essex House
Essex House is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 24 March 1950. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 1% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Essex House |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1297112 |
| Date first listed | 24 March 1950 |
| Local planning authority | Somerset |
| Location | 50.87324, -2.96228 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1297112 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Essex House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 Essex House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gate Pier and Forecourt Railings to Essex House | II | 9 m |
| Sunnyside, 59 Fore Street | II | 20 m |
| Brookside | II | 33 m |
| 40, Fore Street | II | 42 m |
| Dolphin Inn | II | 48 m |
| Wesleyan Methodist Church and Attached Walls and Railings | II | 54 m |
| Accolade Furnishing | II | 58 m |
| No 36 and Attached Gate Pier to Right | II | 63 m |
| Monmouth House and Attached Walls and Railings | II* | 65 m |
| 34 Fore Street and attached gate pier | II | 78 m |