Grade I listed · Somerset

Castle Bow

Castle Bow is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 June 1952. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 2% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Castle Bow
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1060075
Date first listed	4 June 1952
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.01529, -3.10380 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1060075

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Castle Bow, 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 Castle Bow

Name	Grade	Distance
Castle Hotel	II	18 m
5, North Street	II	55 m
6, North Street	II	59 m
National Westminster Bank	II	60 m
7, North Street	II	64 m
Municipal Building (West End) Municipal Buildings (East End) (Incorporating the Old Grammar School)	II*	67 m
Timber Frame of Two Bays of Almshouses in Grounds of the Castle	II	69 m
8, North Street	II	70 m
Burma War Memorial to the North of the Market House	II	71 m
Terrace with Piers, Lamps and Parapets in Front of the Municipal Buildings	II	75 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Bow listed?

Yes. Castle Bow is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1060075, first listed on 4 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Castle Bow?

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.