Grade II* listed · Somerset

Nynehead Court and Wall Adjoining on North Side of Forecourt

Nynehead Court and Wall Adjoining on North Side of Forecourt is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 January 1956. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 6% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nynehead Court and Wall Adjoining on North Side of Forecourt
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1307540
Date first listed	25 January 1956
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.99759, -3.23068 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1307540

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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 Nynehead Court and Wall Adjoining on North Side of Forecourt

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall Linking South East Corner of Nynehead Court to Tower of Church of All Saints	II	32 m
Remains of Churchyard Cross, About 2 Metres North of Sandford Chapel, Church of All Saints	II*	50 m
Church of All Saints	I	56 m
Dole Table in Churchyard, About 6 Metres North East of Vestry, Church of All Saints	II	65 m
Chorley Family Monumentin Churchyard, About 3 Metres East of Vestry, Church of All Saints	II	66 m
Walls Enclosing Garden and Abutting South Boundary Wall to Churchyard, Church of All Saints	II	129 m
The Old Vicarage	II	218 m
Court Gardens Farmhouse and Walls Enclosing Garden	II	394 m
Bridge Over River Tone at Ngr St 1378 2234	II	406 m
Loft Over Store, About 20 Metres South West of Haywood Farmhouse	II	503 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nynehead Court and Wall Adjoining on North Side of Forecourt listed?

Yes. Nynehead Court and Wall Adjoining on North Side of Forecourt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1307540, first listed on 25 January 1956. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Nynehead Court and Wall Adjoining on North Side of Forecourt?

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.