Grade I listed · Somerset

The Well House About 35 Metres North of the Bishop'S Palace

The Well House About 35 Metres North of the Bishop'S Palace is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 12 November 1953. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 3% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Well House About 35 Metres North of the Bishop'S Palace
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1382877
Date first listed	12 November 1953
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.20985, -2.64233 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1382877

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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 Well House About 35 Metres North of the Bishop'S Palace

Name	Grade	Distance
The Bishop'S Palace and Bishop'S House	I	48 m
The Bishop'S Chapel and the Bishop'S Palace	I	92 m
Cathedral Church of St Andrew	I	100 m
Chapter House to Cathedral Church of St Andrew	I	109 m
The Rib	II*	110 m
Cloisters to Cathedral Church of St Andrew	I	112 m
Gatehouse and Boundary Wall with Bridge Over Moat	I	114 m
The Chain Gate with Approach Staircase	I	130 m
Boundary Wall to South East of Bishop'S Palace Garden Adjacent to Tor Street	II	131 m
Palace Stream Bridge Immediately South of Number 21 (21 Not Included)	II	132 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Well House About 35 Metres North of the Bishop'S Palace listed?

Yes. The Well House About 35 Metres North of the Bishop'S Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1382877, first listed on 12 November 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Well House About 35 Metres North of the Bishop'S Palace?

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.