Taunton Castle: Standing Buildings of the Inner Court
Taunton Castle: Standing Buildings of the Inner Court is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 June 1952. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 2% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Taunton Castle: Standing Buildings of the Inner Court |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1231384 |
| Date first listed | 4 June 1952 |
| Local planning authority | Somerset |
| Location | 51.01577, -3.10478 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1231384 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Taunton Castle: Standing Buildings of the Inner Court, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Taunton Castle: Standing Buildings of the Inner Court
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timber Frame of Two Bays of Almshouses in Grounds of the Castle | II | 28 m |
| Castle Lodge | II | 54 m |
| Winchester Arms Hotel | II | 61 m |
| Castle Hotel | II | 80 m |
| Castle Bow | I | 87 m |
| 8, North Street | II | 92 m |
| Ina Cottage | II | 92 m |
| 9, North Street | II | 92 m |
| 7, North Street | II | 93 m |
| 6, North Street | II | 94 m |