Grade II* listed · North Somerset

Banwell Abbey the Cloisters

Banwell Abbey the Cloisters is a Grade II* listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 9 February 1961. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 5% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Banwell Abbey the Cloisters
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1135732
Date first listed	9 February 1961
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.32814, -2.86222 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135732

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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 Banwell Abbey the Cloisters

Name	Grade	Distance
Shepard Chest Tomb 10 Metres South of Chancel of Parish Church of St Andrew	II	60 m
Burge Pedestal Tomb 13 Metres South of Priest'S Door of the Parish Church of St Andreww	II	64 m
Abbey Lodge and Gatepiers	II	71 m
Parish Church of St Andrew	I	73 m
Bennet Pedestal Tomb 11 Metres South of South Porch Door of Parish Church of St Andrew	II	81 m
Bilbie House Church House	II	119 m
1, East Street	II	119 m
7, Church Street	II	128 m
Old Bell Inn	II	142 m
3, the Square	II	144 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Banwell Abbey the Cloisters listed?

Yes. Banwell Abbey the Cloisters is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1135732, first listed on 9 February 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Banwell Abbey the Cloisters?

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.