Grade II listed · Somerset

Commemorative flagpole base in the grounds of the former Ilminster Junior Boys' School

Commemorative flagpole base in the grounds of the former Ilminster Junior Boys' School is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 8 July 2016. 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
Field	Value
Name	Commemorative flagpole base in the grounds of the former Ilminster Junior Boys' School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1436047
Date first listed	8 July 2016
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.92430, -2.91081 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1436047

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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 Commemorative flagpole base in the grounds of the former Ilminster Junior Boys' School

Name	Grade	Distance
Ditton House and Attached Walls, Gate Piers and Gates	II	33 m
No 33 and Attached Walls and Railings	II	42 m
Ditton Lea and Walls, Railings and Gates Attached to Front and Rear	II	134 m
Prospect Buildings	II	150 m
No 5 and Attached Railings and Walls	II	155 m
Greenfylde School	II	215 m
1, Ditton Street	II	226 m
Nos 13 and 12a and Warehouse Range to the Rear	II	250 m
15, Silver Street	II	252 m
7, Silver Street	II	252 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Commemorative flagpole base in the grounds of the former Ilminster Junior Boys' School listed?

Yes. Commemorative flagpole base in the grounds of the former Ilminster Junior Boys' School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1436047, first listed on 8 July 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Commemorative flagpole base in the grounds of the former Ilminster Junior Boys' School?

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.