Grade II listed · Somerset

Horse Engine House About 50 Metres North North West of Townsend Farmhouse

Horse Engine House About 50 Metres North North West of Townsend Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 22 May 1969. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 24% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Horse Engine House About 50 Metres North North West of Townsend Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1174324
Date first listed	22 May 1969
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.17653, -3.42582 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1174324

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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 Horse Engine House About 50 Metres North North West of Townsend Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Townsend Farmhouse	II	56 m
Range of Farmbuildings Abutting Townsend Cottages, Backing Onto Road, Continued North-West for About 90 Metres	II	94 m
Townsend Cottages	II	146 m
Winsor House (formerly know as Carhampton Farmhouse)	II	252 m
Myrtle Cottage	II	262 m
Stoney Bridge the Nook	II	263 m
Milestone at Ngr St 0027 4315	II	311 m
Keepers Cottage	II	404 m
Tavens	II	413 m
Forge Cottage	II	476 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Horse Engine House About 50 Metres North North West of Townsend Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Horse Engine House About 50 Metres North North West of Townsend Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1174324, first listed on 22 May 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Horse Engine House About 50 Metres North North West of Townsend Farmhouse?

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.