Grade II listed · Somerset

Front Boundary Wall and Gateway Arch, About 25 Metres South of Whetstone'S Almshouses

Front Boundary Wall and Gateway Arch, About 25 Metres South of Whetstone'S Almshouses is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 February 1958. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 7% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Front Boundary Wall and Gateway Arch, About 25 Metres South of Whetstone'S Almshouses
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1345864
Date first listed	4 February 1958
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.94862, -2.92618 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1345864

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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 Front Boundary Wall and Gateway Arch, About 25 Metres South of Whetstone'S Almshouses

Name	Grade	Distance
Whetstone'S Almshouses	II	28 m
Thatchwell	II	61 m
Sundial Cottage	II	79 m
Chapel and Cottage Adjoining, with Chapel Forecourt Railings	II	234 m
Village Pump	II	243 m
Ilton Court	II	364 m
Drakes Farmhouse	II	390 m
Merryfield House	II	416 m
Pair of monuments in churchyard, about 25 metres south west of nave, Church of St. Peter	II	428 m
Cad Farmhouse	II	435 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Front Boundary Wall and Gateway Arch, About 25 Metres South of Whetstone'S Almshouses listed?

Yes. Front Boundary Wall and Gateway Arch, About 25 Metres South of Whetstone'S Almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1345864, first listed on 4 February 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Front Boundary Wall and Gateway Arch, About 25 Metres South of Whetstone'S Almshouses?

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.