Grade II listed · Somerset

Pair of Gate Piers at Former Entrance to Driveway to Babington House Adjacent to Charity Cottage

Pair of Gate Piers at Former Entrance to Driveway to Babington House Adjacent to Charity Cottage is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 June 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 75% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePair of Gate Piers at Former Entrance to Driveway to Babington House Adjacent to Charity Cottage
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1345079
Date first listed25 June 1986
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.25234, -2.42547 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1345079

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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 Pair of Gate Piers at Former Entrance to Driveway to Babington House Adjacent to Charity Cottage

NameGradeDistance
Charity CottageII16 m
Newbury FarmhouseII453 m
Newbury HouseII*469 m
Gazebo Adjacent to Rear of Newbury HouseII498 m
Ice House in Grounds to South West of Babington HouseII531 m
Stables and Coach House Adjacent to Babington HouseII591 m
Group of 3 Monuments to East of Church of St MargaretII597 m
Church of St MargaretI598 m
Babington HouseII*618 m
Page House FarmhouseII643 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Gate Piers at Former Entrance to Driveway to Babington House Adjacent to Charity Cottage listed?
Yes. Pair of Gate Piers at Former Entrance to Driveway to Babington House Adjacent to Charity Cottage is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1345079, first listed on 25 June 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pair of Gate Piers at Former Entrance to Driveway to Babington House Adjacent to Charity Cottage?
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.