Grade II listed · Somerset

Thorncombe House and Attached Stable Block to North

Thorncombe House and Attached Stable Block to North is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 November 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 51% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThorncombe House and Attached Stable Block to North
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1174160
Date first listed16 November 1984
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.14031, -3.25716 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1174160

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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 Thorncombe House and Attached Stable Block to North

NameGradeDistance
Halsway MewsII596 m
Well headII603 m
Gate and Gatepiers, About 250 Metres South West of Halsway ManorII629 m
Halsway ManorII*651 m
Gatepiers, Gate, Boundary Wall Fronting Road and Garden Wall to Terrace at Halsway ManorII689 m
Sundial, 20 Metres West of Middle Halsway FarmhouseII1.1 km
Middle Halsway FarmhouseII1.1 km
Barn, 5 Metres South of Middle Halsway FarmhouseII1.1 km
Culverhays FarmhouseII1.3 km
Wayvile FarmhouseII1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorncombe House and Attached Stable Block to North listed?
Yes. Thorncombe House and Attached Stable Block to North is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1174160, first listed on 16 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Thorncombe House and Attached Stable Block to North?
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.