Grade II listed · Somerset

Grotto to North Northwest of Marston House

Grotto to North Northwest of Marston House is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 27 July 1992. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 95% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto to North Northwest of Marston House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1039994
Date first listed	27 July 1992
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.20683, -2.35071 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1039994

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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 Grotto to North Northwest of Marston House

Name	Grade	Distance
Weigh Bridge Lodge and Attached Wall	II	101 m
Marston House	II*	178 m
Little Sharpshaw Farmhouse	II	356 m
Church of St Leonard	I	376 m
Ashby Chest Tomb, 10 Metres South of South Door of Church of St Leonard	II	385 m
Church Lodge	II	463 m
Park Cottage	II	555 m
Marston Lodge and Adjacent Wall and Gate Pier	II	624 m
Former Gatehouse to Farmyard at Ngr St 751 459	II	786 m
The Rectory	II	857 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto to North Northwest of Marston House listed?

Yes. Grotto to North Northwest of Marston House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1039994, first listed on 27 July 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto to North Northwest of Marston House?

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.