Grade II listed · Somerset

The Grove, East Grove and West Grove and Attached Walls and Gates

The Grove, East Grove and West Grove and Attached Walls and Gates is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 6 September 1974. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 30% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Grove, East Grove and West Grove and Attached Walls and Gates
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1281945
Date first listed	6 September 1974
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.88612, -2.80016 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1281945

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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 Grove, East Grove and West Grove and Attached Walls and Gates

Name	Grade	Distance
5-10, Victoria Square	II	65 m
Railings to Old Bincombe	II	95 m
Pople'S Well and Attached Walls and Railings	II	99 m
Westover House	II	121 m
West Lodge and Attached Railings and Wall	II	124 m
Abbey House	II	133 m
Old Coach House and Attached Walls, Gate Piers and Gates	II	135 m
Attached Walls, Railings and Privy to Numbers 28 and 28a Hillside Wellsway	II	140 m
Old Bincombe	II	149 m
26, Abbey Street	II	151 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grove, East Grove and West Grove and Attached Walls and Gates listed?

Yes. The Grove, East Grove and West Grove and Attached Walls and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1281945, first listed on 6 September 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Grove, East Grove and West Grove and Attached Walls and Gates?

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.