Grade II listed · Somerset

The former Gatehouse and Perimeter Walls to Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet

The former Gatehouse and Perimeter Walls to Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 10 March 2014. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 99% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe former Gatehouse and Perimeter Walls to Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1417737
Date first listed10 March 2014
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.19070, -2.54332 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1417737

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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 former Gatehouse and Perimeter Walls to Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet

NameGradeDistance
Former Her Majesty's Prison Shepton MalletII*23 m
The former Tread-wheel House at HMP Shepton MalletII*32 m
Hill CottageII58 m
18 and 19, Leg SquareII61 m
Old Manor HouseII64 m
No 17 and Blinder WallII69 m
3, Corn HillII70 m
Whitstone HouseII77 m
The HolliesII100 m
6, Leg SquareII102 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The former Gatehouse and Perimeter Walls to Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet listed?
Yes. The former Gatehouse and Perimeter Walls to Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1417737, first listed on 10 March 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The former Gatehouse and Perimeter Walls to Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet?
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.