Grade II listed · Somerset

The Eyewell

The Eyewell is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 6 March 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 73% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Eyewell
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1039624
Date first listed	6 March 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.02262, -2.58784 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1039624

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on The Eyewell, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Eyewell

Name	Grade	Distance
Wales Dairy House	II	121 m
The Blackwell	II	122 m
Wales Bridge	II	284 m
Wales House with Front Boundary Railings and East Side Wallings	II	305 m
East Boundary Wall and Gateway About 15 Metres East of Eyewell House	II	340 m
Eyewell House	II	349 m
Range of Outbuildings Attached to North of Eyewell House	II	377 m
Clouds End Cottage	II	489 m
Wales Cottages, Row of Cottages About 10 Metres North East of Wales Farmhouse	II*	493 m
Wales Farmhouse	II*	513 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Eyewell listed?

Yes. The Eyewell is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1039624, first listed on 6 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Eyewell?

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.