Grade I listed · Somerset

Remains of Keep to Stowey Castle

Remains of Keep to Stowey Castle is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 March 1963. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 21% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Remains of Keep to Stowey Castle
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1059074
Date first listed	29 March 1963
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.14962, -3.16392 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1059074

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Remains of Keep to Stowey Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Remains of Keep to Stowey Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Castle Hill House	II	196 m
Stakes Cottage	II	253 m
53 Castle Street	II	298 m
35, Mill Lane	II	327 m
34, Castle Street	II	389 m
30, Castle Street	II	405 m
28, Castle Street	II	413 m
20, 22 and 24, Castle Street	II	443 m
Poole House	II	455 m
18, Castle Street	II	462 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of Keep to Stowey Castle listed?

Yes. Remains of Keep to Stowey Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1059074, first listed on 29 March 1963. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Remains of Keep to Stowey 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.