Grade II listed · Somerset

Former Railway Goods Shed

Former Railway Goods Shed is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 27 May 1981. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 39% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Railway Goods Shed
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1383204
Date first listed	27 May 1981
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.20749, -2.65516 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1383204

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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 Former Railway Goods Shed

Name	Grade	Distance
16 and 17, Tucker Street	II	111 m
15a and 15b, Tucker Street	II	123 m
14, Tucker Street	II	129 m
12 and 13, Tucker Street	II	143 m
8, Tucker Street	II	159 m
Portway House	II	190 m
Fire Hydrant	II	194 m
Boundary Railings and Gates to Portway House	II	197 m
Boundary Walls to South and West of the Blue School	II	218 m
Blue School and Portway Annexe	II	252 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Railway Goods Shed listed?

Yes. Former Railway Goods Shed is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1383204, first listed on 27 May 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Railway Goods Shed?

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.