Grade II* listed · Somerset

Avishays

Avishays is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 February 1958. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 7% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Avishays
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1366399
Date first listed	4 February 1958
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.87913, -2.92221 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1366399

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Avishays, 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 Avishays

Name	Grade	Distance
Outbuildings About 15 Metres North East of Avishays, and Wall Linking Same to House	II	32 m
Former Stables and Coach House About 20 Metres South East of Avishays	II	38 m
Ice House About 100 Metres East of Avishays	II	113 m
The Clock Turret, About 180 Metres East of Avishays	II	189 m
Combe Thatch	II	552 m
Tolleys Farmhouse	II	630 m
Court Farmhouse	II	782 m
Chaffcombe War Memorial	II	926 m
Pair of Monuments in Churchyard, About 3 Metres South of Vestry, Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	937 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	II*	945 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Avishays listed?

Yes. Avishays is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1366399, first listed on 4 February 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Avishays?

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.