Somerset House
Somerset House is a Grade II* listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 20 July 1949. It is one of 149 Grade II* entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 2% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Somerset House |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1086776 |
| Date first listed | 20 July 1949 |
| Local planning authority | Cumberland |
| Location | 54.54794, -3.58347 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1086776 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on Somerset House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 Somerset House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 53, Duke Street | II | 24 m |
| 54,55, Duke Street | II | 32 m |
| 46-50, Duke Street | II | 55 m |
| Town Hall | II | 73 m |
| 84-95, Scotch Street | II | 76 m |
| Air Shaft Cap to Former Railway Tunnel at Ngr | II | 85 m |
| 70, George Street | II | 86 m |
| 43,44, Duke Street | II | 99 m |
| 31a,31b, Scotch Street | II | 100 m |
| 15,16, Catherine Street | II | 101 m |