Grade I listed · Somerset

The Abbot'S Fish House

The Abbot'S Fish House is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 22 November 1966. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 22% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Abbot'S Fish House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1345067
Date first listed	22 November 1966
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.17221, -2.77660 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1345067

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Abbot'S Fish House

Name	Grade	Distance
Manor Farmhouse with Attached Range of Outbuildings	I	242 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard 3 Metres South-East of East End, Church of St Mary	II	248 m
Church of St Mary	I	266 m
Village Cross Adjacent to Entrance of and in Churchyard, Church of St Mary	II*	280 m
Ferlingmere House the Old Ring O'Bells Inn with Wall and Pier	II	286 m
Meare County Primary School	II	298 m
Meare War Memorial	II	361 m
The Rowans House and Attached Garden Walls	II	642 m
Home Farmhouse	II	692 m
Oxenpill Farmhouse	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbot'S Fish House listed?

Yes. The Abbot'S Fish House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1345067, first listed on 22 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Abbot'S Fish House?

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.