Grade II listed · Somerset

Grecian Lodge and gatepiers, Downside Abbey

Grecian Lodge and gatepiers, Downside Abbey is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 18 July 2024. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 100% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGrecian Lodge and gatepiers, Downside Abbey
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1488746
Date first listed18 July 2024
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.25465, -2.49225 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1488746

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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 Grecian Lodge and gatepiers, Downside Abbey

NameGradeDistance
War Memorial on RoadsideII48 m
The King'S ArmsII70 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Benedict, attached school room, boundary walls and lychgate, Downside AbbeyII141 m
The Manor House, Forecourt Wall, Gatepiers and GateII152 m
Church of St VigorI189 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, About 11 Metres South of Nave, Church of St VigorII195 m
Downside Abbey LibraryII201 m
Pair of Salmon Family Monuments in Churchyard, About 7 Metres South of Church of St VigorII201 m
Dorothea Day Monument in Churchyard, About 5 Metres East of Church of St VigorII205 m
Downside SchoolII*205 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grecian Lodge and gatepiers, Downside Abbey listed?
Yes. Grecian Lodge and gatepiers, Downside Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1488746, first listed on 18 July 2024. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Grecian Lodge and gatepiers, Downside Abbey?
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.