Grade II listed · Somerset

Lillycombe House and Retaining Wall to Terrace

Lillycombe House and Retaining Wall to Terrace is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 2 January 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 70% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lillycombe House and Retaining Wall to Terrace
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1296249
Date first listed	2 January 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.21328, -3.68888 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1296249

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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 Lillycombe House and Retaining Wall to Terrace

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Cottage, and Wall Abutting to West	II	29 m
Lillycombe Bungalow	II	63 m
Oareford Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Parsonage Farm House	II	1.9 km
Oare Bridge at Ngr 8020 4745	II	1.9 km
Church of St Mary	II*	1.9 km
Barn and wall adjoining south-east side of Yenworthy Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
Yenworthy Farmhouse and Wall Returned from North-West Gable End to East Wing	II	2.1 km
Ash Farmhouse	II	2.1 km
Culbone Lodge, and Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway on East Front	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lillycombe House and Retaining Wall to Terrace listed?

Yes. Lillycombe House and Retaining Wall to Terrace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1296249, first listed on 2 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lillycombe House and Retaining Wall to Terrace?

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.