Grade II* listed · Somerset

West Compton House, Forecourt Wall and Piers on Roadside

West Compton House, Forecourt Wall and Piers on Roadside is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 2 June 1961. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 20% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	West Compton House, Forecourt Wall and Piers on Roadside
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1345021
Date first listed	2 June 1961
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.17798, -2.58223 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1345021

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 West Compton House, Forecourt Wall and Piers on Roadside

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate Piers at Entrance to Manor House	II	131 m
Manor House	II*	160 m
Old Burford Farmhouse	II	592 m
Knowle Farmhouse	II	821 m
Milepost on Roadside at Ngr St 6002 4145	II	1.0 km
Gates, Gatepiers and Flanking Walls at Driveway Entrance to Springfield	II	1.2 km
Stable and Coach House Adjacent to Rear of Springfield	II	1.3 km
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel	II	1.3 km
Red House Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Springfield	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is West Compton House, Forecourt Wall and Piers on Roadside listed?

Yes. West Compton House, Forecourt Wall and Piers on Roadside is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1345021, first listed on 2 June 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to West Compton House, Forecourt Wall and Piers on Roadside?

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.