Grade II listed · Somerset

Middle Farmhouse

Middle Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 13 January 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 71% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Middle Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1308159
Date first listed	13 January 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.17807, -2.80821 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1308159

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Middle Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Middle Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross Cottage	II	20 m
Cross Farmhouse	II	29 m
The Manor House and Attached Range of Outbuildings and Walling	II	33 m
Magnolia Farmhouse	II	35 m
Oxenpill Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
The Rowans House and Attached Garden Walls	II	1.7 km
Meare War Memorial	II	2.0 km
Ferlingmere House the Old Ring O'Bells Inn with Wall and Pier	II	2.1 km
Church of St Mary	I	2.1 km
Village Cross Adjacent to Entrance of and in Churchyard, Church of St Mary	II*	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Middle Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1308159, first listed on 13 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Middle Farmhouse?

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.