Grade II* listed · South Gloucestershire

Dower House

Dower House is a Grade II* listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 26 June 1984. It is one of 118 Grade II* entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 59% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dower House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1136240
Date first listed	26 June 1984
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.49293, -2.54539 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1136240

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Dower House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Dower House

Name	Grade	Distance
Retaining Wall, Terrace and Balustrade on All Sides of the Dower House	II	26 m
Gatepier Adjoining Chapel and Wall Running 80 Metres South to Dower House	II	57 m
Chapel, 100 Metres North of the Dower House	II	100 m
Monument to Duke of Beaufort, Circa 100 Metres North East of Dower House	II	157 m
Collection Pool in Barn Wood	II	217 m
Tunnel Waterway in Barn Wood	II	226 m
Arch Connecting Wood Walks from Hermitage Wood to Long Wood	II	565 m
Wallscourt Farmhouse	II	871 m
Farmbuildings to North of Stanley Farm	II	1.5 km
Stanley Farm	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Dower House listed?

Yes. Dower House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1136240, first listed on 26 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dower House?

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