Grade II listed · North Somerset

The White Lion Public House and Section of Former Sea Wall to North End of West Front

The White Lion Public House and Section of Former Sea Wall to North End of West Front is a Grade II listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 4 August 1981. It is one of 964 Grade II entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 31% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The White Lion Public House and Section of Former Sea Wall to North End of West Front
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1220298
Date first listed	4 August 1981
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.48495, -2.76819 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1220298

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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 The White Lion Public House and Section of Former Sea Wall to North End of West Front

Name	Grade	Distance
1, Woodhill Road	II	212 m
Portishead House	II	428 m
Numbers 9 to 21 and Bounbary Walls and Gatepiers to Woodhill Road	II	472 m
Church House	II	486 m
Mounting Block to East of Wraxall Lodge	II	494 m
Parish Church of St Peter	I	508 m
Medieval Cross 5 Yards from South Porch in St Peter'S Churchyard	II*	519 m
Tomb of John Hobbes to West of Medieval Churchyard Cross	II	522 m
Adelaide Terrace	II	525 m
Court House Farmhouse	II*	538 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Lion Public House and Section of Former Sea Wall to North End of West Front listed?

Yes. The White Lion Public House and Section of Former Sea Wall to North End of West Front is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1220298, first listed on 4 August 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The White Lion Public House and Section of Former Sea Wall to North End of West Front?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.