Grade II listed · North Somerset

Engine House in Playing Field at Former Glassworks Pit

Engine House in Playing Field at Former Glassworks Pit is a Grade II listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 2 May 1984. It is one of 964 Grade II entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 62% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Engine House in Playing Field at Former Glassworks Pit
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1129113
Date first listed	2 May 1984
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.43434, -2.75180 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1129113

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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 Engine House in Playing Field at Former Glassworks Pit

Name	Grade	Distance
The Royal Oak	II	205 m
Heath Villa	II	303 m
Noah'S Ark	II	362 m
Heathfield and Attached Stable	II	369 m
Milepost	II	409 m
Engine House and Associated Buildings from the Middle Engine Pit, About 15 Metres South East of the Elms	II	486 m
Vicarage	II	606 m
Christ Church	II	656 m
11-15, Mayfair Avenue	II	701 m
East End House	II	858 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Engine House in Playing Field at Former Glassworks Pit listed?

Yes. Engine House in Playing Field at Former Glassworks Pit is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1129113, first listed on 2 May 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Engine House in Playing Field at Former Glassworks Pit?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.