Grade II listed · Somerset

Arch Containing Spring and Washing Place

Arch Containing Spring and Washing Place is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 January 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 59% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Arch Containing Spring and Washing Place
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1239010
Date first listed	25 January 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.05863, -2.41400 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1239010

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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 Arch Containing Spring and Washing Place

Name	Grade	Distance
Entrance Gates and Return Railings to Western Corner of Cash'S Park	II	72 m
Former Police Station	II	116 m
No 23 (Rockhill House), with Walls Enclosing Garden to North East	II	149 m
Jewell'S House	II	153 m
10, North Street	II	164 m
11, 13, 15 and 17, North Street	II	204 m
Former Congregational Church	II	257 m
Rodber House with Gates Attached to South East Corner	II	260 m
Former Congregational Church Hall and Rooms	II	273 m
The George Inn	II	276 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Arch Containing Spring and Washing Place listed?

Yes. Arch Containing Spring and Washing Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1239010, first listed on 25 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Arch Containing Spring and Washing Place?

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.