Grade II listed · Somerset

Summerhouse, in Grounds of Castle to the West of the Castle

Summerhouse, in Grounds of Castle to the West of the Castle is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 August 1983. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 42% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Summerhouse, in Grounds of Castle to the West of the Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1173277
Date first listed	4 August 1983
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.18149, -3.44429 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1173277

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Summerhouse, in Grounds of Castle to the West of the Castle, 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 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 Summerhouse, in Grounds of Castle to the West of the Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Dunster Castle and Gatehouse	I	55 m
Stables, Dunster Castle	II*	99 m
7, Castle Hill	II	128 m
Castle Mill and Attached Gateway and Gate	II*	133 m
Linhay, East of Castle Home Farmhouse Alongside Castle Hill	II	134 m
Castle Mill Bridge	II	135 m
7, Mill Lane	II	141 m
Castle Home Farmhouse	II	142 m
Kennels, at East Side of Entrance to Castle Home Farmyard	II	143 m
Granary, Castle Home Farmyard	II	146 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Summerhouse, in Grounds of Castle to the West of the Castle listed?

Yes. Summerhouse, in Grounds of Castle to the West of the Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1173277, first listed on 4 August 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Summerhouse, in Grounds of Castle to the West of the Castle?

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.