Grade I listed · Somerset

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 November 1984. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 51% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFarleigh Hungerford Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1058117
Date first listed16 November 1984
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.31770, -2.28722 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1058117

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Farleigh Hungerford Castle

NameGradeDistance
Watercress CottageII48 m
Chapel of St Leonard, Perimeter Wall and Gateway Farleigh Hungerford CastleI66 m
The Priest House and Adjoining Range, Farleigh Hungerford CastleII*71 m
Castle House, Boundary Wall and Gate PiersII151 m
Turnpike CottageII156 m
K6 Telephone KioskII162 m
Hungerford ArmsII163 m
Farleigh CourtII185 m
Former Baptist ChapelII219 m
Post Office, Flank Boundary Walls with Piers and Front Iron Railings and GatesII226 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Farleigh Hungerford Castle listed?
Yes. Farleigh Hungerford Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1058117, first listed on 16 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
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.