Grade II listed · Somerset

The Old Post Office, and Water Hydrant About 2 Metres South-East, Also Boundary Markers to South

The Old Post Office, and Water Hydrant About 2 Metres South-East, Also Boundary Markers to South is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 18 December 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 89% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Post Office, and Water Hydrant About 2 Metres South-East, Also Boundary Markers to South
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1366446
Date first listed	18 December 1987
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.89373, -2.75428 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1366446

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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 The Old Post Office, and Water Hydrant About 2 Metres South-East, Also Boundary Markers to South

Name	Grade	Distance
1, 2 and 3, Gentlemans Row	II	19 m
Boundary Wall Immediately East of No 1 Gentlemans Row	II	55 m
Former Stable Block About 5 Metres South West of Haselbury House Wing	II	111 m
Haselbury House, and Haselbury Wing, and North and East Boundary Railings	II	115 m
Granary About 50 Metres East-North-East of Manor Farmhouse	II	149 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	151 m
The Vicarage	II	186 m
Outbuildings to Manor Farmhouse Range of Farmbuildings Around Courtyard Immediately North of Manor Farmhouse	II	187 m
Pair of Monuments in Churchyard, About 7 Metres South-West of Porch, Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	191 m
Oak House Private Hotel	II	191 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Post Office, and Water Hydrant About 2 Metres South-East, Also Boundary Markers to South listed?

Yes. The Old Post Office, and Water Hydrant About 2 Metres South-East, Also Boundary Markers to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1366446, first listed on 18 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Post Office, and Water Hydrant About 2 Metres South-East, Also Boundary Markers to South?

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.