Grade II* listed · Wiltshire

Arch in Garden to South of Abbey House

Arch in Garden to South of Abbey House is a Grade II* listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 1 July 1976. It is one of 698 Grade II* entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 32% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Arch in Garden to South of Abbey House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1269285
Date first listed	1 July 1976
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.58492, -2.09741 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1269285

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 in Garden to South of Abbey House

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden Walls and Gates Attached to South East Corner and Extending South of Abbey House	II	24 m
Abbey House and Attached Rear Wall	I	35 m
Abbey House Water Tower	II	41 m
Old Brewery House and Attached Gateway, Walls, Piers and Railings	II*	55 m
St Michaels House	II	60 m
Abbey Church of St Mary and St Aldhelm	I	71 m
Numbers 20a and 20-26 and Attached Walls Extending Along North Side of Passage to North West	II	76 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of Abbey Church	II	76 m
Latch Cottage	II	77 m
Old Brewery	II	77 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Arch in Garden to South of Abbey House listed?

Yes. Arch in Garden to South of Abbey House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1269285, first listed on 1 July 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Arch in Garden to South of Abbey House?

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