Grade II listed · Somerset

12, High Street

12, High Street is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 21 September 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 50% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	12, High Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1345219
Date first listed	21 September 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.19031, -2.54719 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1345219

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 12, High Street

Name	Grade	Distance
14 and 16, High Street	II	6 m
10, High Street	II	9 m
18, High Street	II	14 m
8, High Street	II	16 m
20 and 22, High Street	II	21 m
17, High Street	II	22 m
15, High Street	II	26 m
24, 26 and 28, High Street	II	30 m
6, High Street	II	31 m
The Wine Vaults, Public House	II	34 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 12, High Street listed?

Yes. 12, High Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1345219, first listed on 21 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 12, High Street?

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.