Grade II listed · Somerset

Former The Bell Hotel

Former The Bell Hotel is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 23 June 1988. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 93% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former The Bell Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1249214
Date first listed	23 June 1988
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.02270, -2.86847 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1249214

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Former The Bell Hotel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Former The Bell Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
Coopers Cross Gallery and Attached House	II	30 m
War Memorial	II	46 m
The Old Manse and Rest Harrow	II	72 m
United Reform Church	II	87 m
Thatch Cottage and Attached Restaurant	II	106 m
V N Jewell Butcher with Attached House	II	151 m
Coombstock House	II	163 m
The Cottage	II	172 m
Cramford and Forecourt Wall	II	174 m
Middlethorpe House	II*	182 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former The Bell Hotel listed?

Yes. Former The Bell Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249214, first listed on 23 June 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former The Bell Hotel?

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.