Grade II listed · Somerset

The Aviaries

The Aviaries is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 27 May 1992. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 95% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Aviaries
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1252228
Date first listed	27 May 1992
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.08657, -2.44686 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1252228

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Aviaries

Name	Grade	Distance
The Towers	II*	522 m
Manor Farm House	II	648 m
Church of Saint Peter	II	656 m
Base of Churchyard Cross, 5 Metres South East of Tower, Church of Saint Peter	II	657 m
Nelly Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 3 Metres South East of Tower, Church of Saint Peter	II	660 m
Dobe Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 3 Metres West of West Wall, Church of Saint Peter	II	665 m
Holden Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 2 Metres West of West Wall, Church of Saint Peter	II	665 m
Shepton Montague War Memorial	II	693 m
Lower Farmhouse and Front Boundary Wall	II	715 m
The Granary, 20 Metres East of Godminster Manor	II*	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Aviaries listed?

Yes. The Aviaries is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1252228, first listed on 27 May 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Aviaries?

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.