Grade II listed · Somerset

The Cat Head Inn

The Cat Head Inn is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 27 October 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 85% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Cat Head Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1057249
Date first listed	27 October 1987
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.93014, -2.75796 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1057249

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Cat Head Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
Warren Cottage	II	30 m
The Court House	II	61 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, About 2 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul	II	86 m
Shepherd'S Cottage	II	88 m
Group of Six Monuments in Churchyard, Immerdiately South of Chancel, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul	II	91 m
Greenham Monument in Churchyard, About 6 Metres South of Former Chancel Doorway, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul	II	93 m
Pitt Monument in Churchyard, About 3 Metres South of Tower, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul	II	101 m
The Roundwell, About 5 Metres South of No 11 North Street (Not Listed)	II	105 m
Dibble Monument in Churchyard, About 3 Metres South of South Porch, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul	II	111 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	112 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cat Head Inn listed?

Yes. The Cat Head Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1057249, first listed on 27 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Cat Head Inn?

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.