Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Lock Walls and Basin Wall at Entrance of Somersetshire Coal Canal South of Basin at West of Dundas Aqueduct

Lock Walls and Basin Wall at Entrance of Somersetshire Coal Canal South of Basin at West of Dundas Aqueduct is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 21 January 1987. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 90% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lock Walls and Basin Wall at Entrance of Somersetshire Coal Canal South of Basin at West of Dundas Aqueduct
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1276919
Date first listed	21 January 1987
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.36107, -2.31214 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1276919

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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 Lock Walls and Basin Wall at Entrance of Somersetshire Coal Canal South of Basin at West of Dundas Aqueduct

Name	Grade	Distance
Crane at Dundas Wharf	II	65 m
Coach House to South of Bassett House	II	129 m
Dundas Horse Bridge at St 784 626	II	133 m
Bassett House and Retaining Walls to Terrace on East Side	II	169 m
Combe Hill House	II	407 m
Gateway and Adjoining Mounting Block in Garden Wall to South West of Combe Hill House	II	422 m
1,2 and 3, Brassknocker Hill	II	456 m
Quadrant Walls, Pair of Gate Piers and Gates to East of Combe Grove Lodge	II	464 m
Combe Grove Lodge	II	469 m
Boundary Post at National Grid Reference St7794 6278	II	509 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lock Walls and Basin Wall at Entrance of Somersetshire Coal Canal South of Basin at West of Dundas Aqueduct listed?

Yes. Lock Walls and Basin Wall at Entrance of Somersetshire Coal Canal South of Basin at West of Dundas Aqueduct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1276919, first listed on 21 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lock Walls and Basin Wall at Entrance of Somersetshire Coal Canal South of Basin at West of Dundas Aqueduct?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.