Grade II* listed · North Somerset

Banwell Castle, terraces and courtyard walls

Banwell Castle, terraces and courtyard walls is a Grade II* listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 9 February 1961. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 5% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Banwell Castle, terraces and courtyard walls
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1283203
Date first listed	9 February 1961
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.32379, -2.86026 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1283203

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Somerset will require for your works on Banwell Castle, terraces and courtyard walls, 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 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 Banwell Castle, terraces and courtyard walls

Name	Grade	Distance
Coach house at Banwell Castle	II*	41 m
West garden walls with towers at Banwell Castle	II*	52 m
Terrace and dairy at Banwell Castle	II*	55 m
Gatehouse, stables and flanking walls at Banwell Castle	II*	55 m
29, Castle Hill	II	56 m
Kitchen garden wall and tower 170 metres south east of Banwell Castle	II	238 m
Bilbie House Church House	II	419 m
Abbey Lodge and Gatepiers	II	453 m
3, the Square	II	462 m
2-4, Castle Hill	II	465 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Banwell Castle, terraces and courtyard walls listed?

Yes. Banwell Castle, terraces and courtyard walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1283203, first listed on 9 February 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Banwell Castle, terraces and courtyard walls?

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