Abbey Gatehouse, Including the Porters' Lodge
Abbey Gatehouse, Including the Porters' Lodge is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 21 June 1950. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 1% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Abbey Gatehouse, Including the Porters' Lodge |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1345446 |
| Date first listed | 21 June 1950 |
| Local planning authority | Somerset |
| Location | 51.14698, -2.71767 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1345446 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Abbey Gatehouse, Including the Porters' Lodge, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Abbey Gatehouse, Including the Porters' Lodge
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 9a and 9b, Market Place | II | 16 m |
| Town Hall, Including Wall with Steps to Street | II* | 20 m |
| K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Town Hall | II | 20 m |
| 8, Market Place | II | 29 m |
| 7, Market Place | II | 35 m |
| St Dunstan'S House | II | 36 m |
| 6, Market Place | II | 43 m |
| 16, Market Place | II | 44 m |
| Cooper and Tanner | II | 46 m |
| Market Cross | II | 49 m |