Grade II* listed · Somerset

Orangery and Walled Garden at Rear of Ammerdown House

Orangery and Walled Garden at Rear of Ammerdown House is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 11 March 1968. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 22% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOrangery and Walled Garden at Rear of Ammerdown House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1345115
Date first listed11 March 1968
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.27332, -2.41492 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1345115

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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 Orangery and Walled Garden at Rear of Ammerdown House

NameGradeDistance
Retaining Walls and Associated Garden Features on South and East Sides of Ammerdown HouseII*96 m
Ammerdown House and Stables Now Known As Ammerdown Study Centre Ammerdown Study CentreI111 m
Fountain and Pool Adjacent to South West Corner of Ammerdown HouseII145 m
Piers and Wall Forming an Arbor to South East of Ammerdown House, in the ParkII187 m
Radstock Lodges, Gate Piers and GatesII370 m
Milepost at Ngr St 7071 5237 on RoadsideII585 m
Kilmersdon Lodges, Gate Piers and GatesII*684 m
Milepost on A366 at Ngr St 7154 5341II742 m
The Jolliffe Column and Terraced BaseII*888 m
Batch FarmhouseII1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Orangery and Walled Garden at Rear of Ammerdown House listed?
Yes. Orangery and Walled Garden at Rear of Ammerdown House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1345115, first listed on 11 March 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Orangery and Walled Garden at Rear of Ammerdown House?
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.