Grade II listed · Westminster

Early C17 cistern to Old Somerset House (aka The Roman Bath)

Early C17 cistern to Old Somerset House (aka The Roman Bath) is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 24 February 1958. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 2% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Early C17 cistern to Old Somerset House (aka The Roman Bath)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1237102
Date first listed	24 February 1958
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51178, -0.11575 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1237102

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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 Early C17 cistern to Old Somerset House (aka The Roman Bath)

Name	Grade	Distance
St Clement's Watch House	II	12 m
33 and 34 Surrey Street	II	13 m
The Union Society, King'S College and the Former Queen'S and Norfolk Hotels	II	23 m
Aldwych Underground Station	II	29 m
Church of St Mary Le Strand	I	88 m
152 and 153, Strand Wc2	II	104 m
Cabmen'S Shelter	II	110 m
Statue of Ik Brunel	II	115 m
Statue of George III in Somerset House Quadrangle	I	121 m
Australia House and Government of Victoria Offices	II	121 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Early C17 cistern to Old Somerset House (aka The Roman Bath) listed?

Yes. Early C17 cistern to Old Somerset House (aka The Roman Bath) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237102, first listed on 24 February 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Early C17 cistern to Old Somerset House (aka The Roman Bath)?

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