Grade I listed · Somerset

St John'S Priory with Front Boundary Wall and Railings

St John'S Priory with Front Boundary Wall and Railings is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 12 November 1953. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 3% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St John'S Priory with Front Boundary Wall and Railings
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1383115
Date first listed	12 November 1953
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.20714, -2.64848 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1383115

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 St John'S Priory with Front Boundary Wall and Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge House	II	23 m
2, Priory Road	II	29 m
4, Priory Road	II	32 m
18, Broad Street	II	48 m
17 and 17A, St John Street	II	49 m
25 and 27, Broad Street	II	54 m
8, St John Street	II	54 m
10, St John Street	II	58 m
Bell Cottage	II	60 m
16, Broad Street	II	62 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St John'S Priory with Front Boundary Wall and Railings listed?

Yes. St John'S Priory with Front Boundary Wall and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1383115, first listed on 12 November 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St John'S Priory with Front Boundary Wall and Railings?

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.