Grade I listed · Somerset

Wayford Manor House

Wayford Manor House is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 February 1958. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 7% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wayford Manor House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1177681
Date first listed	4 February 1958
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.85607, -2.84725 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177681

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Wayford Manor House

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Priests House, About 10 Metres East of Wayford Manor House	II*	26 m
Church of St Michael	II*	34 m
Two Monuments in Churchyard, to South of the Church of St Michael	II	38 m
Wayford War Memorial	II	48 m
Rose Cottage, and Cottage Adjoining on East Side	II	50 m
House About 30 Metres East South East of Church of St Michael	II	83 m
Townsend	II	342 m
Clapton Bridge	II	914 m
Milestone, About 30 Metres South-West of Clapton Mill	II	916 m
Direction Sign, About 15 Metres South of Mill House	II	926 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayford Manor House listed?

Yes. Wayford Manor House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1177681, first listed on 4 February 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wayford Manor House?

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.