Grade II* listed · Somerset

Grottoes, 350 Metres South West of Rear of the Chantry

Grottoes, 350 Metres South West of Rear of the Chantry is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 27 November 1984. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 56% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGrottoes, 350 Metres South West of Rear of the Chantry
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1345304
Date first listed27 November 1984
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.21793, -2.40321 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1345304

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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 Grottoes, 350 Metres South West of Rear of the Chantry

NameGradeDistance
Gate Piers at Ngr St 721 468II297 m
Bangle FarmhouseII318 m
The ChantryII*366 m
Coach House and Stables, 60 Metres South-East of the ChantryII383 m
Milestone, 20 Metres South of Yew Tree FarmhouseII407 m
Church of the Holy TrinityI418 m
Yew Tree FarmhouseII455 m
Gates, Gate Piers and Churchyard Wall, Church of the Holy TrinityII456 m
Lodge to the ChantryII485 m
Gate, Gate Piers and Flanking Wall Adjacent to Lodge Ot ChantryII503 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grottoes, 350 Metres South West of Rear of the Chantry listed?
Yes. Grottoes, 350 Metres South West of Rear of the Chantry is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1345304, first listed on 27 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Grottoes, 350 Metres South West of Rear of the Chantry?
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.