Grade II listed · North Somerset

Wall Retaining the Terrace Immediately to the Front of Numbers 13-27, the Smyth Almhouses

Wall Retaining the Terrace Immediately to the Front of Numbers 13-27, the Smyth Almhouses is a Grade II listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 31 July 1973. It is one of 964 Grade II entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 16% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wall Retaining the Terrace Immediately to the Front of Numbers 13-27, the Smyth Almhouses
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1311897
Date first listed	31 July 1973
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.43021, -2.66032 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1311897

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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 Wall Retaining the Terrace Immediately to the Front of Numbers 13-27, the Smyth Almhouses

Name	Grade	Distance
Smyth Almhouses	II	18 m
The Wycke	II	199 m
15, Weston Road	II	233 m
St Martins (The Lower of Southernmost Two Houses Only)	II	251 m
63, Long Ashton Road	II	256 m
Ivy Cottage	II	370 m
64, Long Ashton Road	II	414 m
66 and 68, Long Ashton Road	II	430 m
75, Long Ashton Road	II	453 m
42, Weston Road	II	501 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall Retaining the Terrace Immediately to the Front of Numbers 13-27, the Smyth Almhouses listed?

Yes. Wall Retaining the Terrace Immediately to the Front of Numbers 13-27, the Smyth Almhouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1311897, first listed on 31 July 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wall Retaining the Terrace Immediately to the Front of Numbers 13-27, the Smyth Almhouses?

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.