Grade II listed · Somerset

Little Bow, and House and Shop Attached to West

Little Bow, and House and Shop Attached to West is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 7 February 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 71% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Little Bow, and House and Shop Attached to West
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1056638
Date first listed	7 February 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.03743, -2.82977 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056638

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Little Bow, and House and Shop Attached to West, 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 Little Bow, and House and Shop Attached to West

Name	Grade	Distance
Register Office	II	9 m
Langport Royal British Legion Club	II	15 m
The Town Hall	II	25 m
The Old Market House Tea Shop	II	31 m
Hanover House	II	35 m
Ensor House	II	38 m
National Westminster Bank	II	41 m
Third Shop, 23 Metres West of Virginia House	II	42 m
Premises Between Ensor House and the Old Custom House Inn	II	45 m
Second Shop 18 Metres West of Virginia House	II	48 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Bow, and House and Shop Attached to West listed?

Yes. Little Bow, and House and Shop Attached to West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1056638, first listed on 7 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Little Bow, and House and Shop Attached to West?

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.