Grade II listed · Somerset

Footbridge and Waterwheel Adjoining Aqueduct, Sheep Dip and 2 Foot Bridges to East, 15 Metres South East of Townsend Farmhouse6

Footbridge and Waterwheel Adjoining Aqueduct, Sheep Dip and 2 Foot Bridges to East, 15 Metres South East of Townsend Farmhouse6 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
Field	Value
Name	Footbridge and Waterwheel Adjoining Aqueduct, Sheep Dip and 2 Foot Bridges to East, 15 Metres South East of Townsend Farmhouse6
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1174828
Date first listed	16 November 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.17656, -3.23544 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1174828

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Footbridge and Waterwheel Adjoining Aqueduct, Sheep Dip and 2 Foot Bridges to East, 15 Metres South East of Townsend Farmhouse6

Name	Grade	Distance
Townsend Farmhouse	II	41 m
Duck'S Puddle	II	468 m
34	II	702 m
West House	II	706 m
Hen House, 40 Metres North West of No 41	II	739 m
20, 22 and 26	II	811 m
33, 35 and 39	II	824 m
Manor Mill and Attached Mill Buildings to North West	II	921 m
Outbuildings, 80 Metres South-East of the Court House	II	961 m
Tithe Barn, Cart Shed, Engine House and Shelter Sheds, 50 Metres South of the Court House	II	964 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Footbridge and Waterwheel Adjoining Aqueduct, Sheep Dip and 2 Foot Bridges to East, 15 Metres South East of Townsend Farmhouse6 listed?

Yes. Footbridge and Waterwheel Adjoining Aqueduct, Sheep Dip and 2 Foot Bridges to East, 15 Metres South East of Townsend Farmhouse6 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1174828, 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 Footbridge and Waterwheel Adjoining Aqueduct, Sheep Dip and 2 Foot Bridges to East, 15 Metres South East of Townsend Farmhouse6?

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.