Grade II listed · Somerset

Triple Lamp Standard Approximately 25 Metres to West of South West Tower

Triple Lamp Standard Approximately 25 Metres to West of South West Tower is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 31 May 2000. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 97% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTriple Lamp Standard Approximately 25 Metres to West of South West Tower
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1382910
Date first listed31 May 2000
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.21024, -2.64466 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1382910

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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 Triple Lamp Standard Approximately 25 Metres to West of South West Tower

NameGradeDistance
Walls Linking the West Cloister Porch of the CathedralII30 m
Number 1 with Front Boundary RailingsII46 m
Triple Lamp Standard Adjacent to Boundary Wall Opposite Wells MuseumII47 m
25, Market PlaceII*54 m
Cathedral Green HouseII*55 m
Penniless PorchI57 m
Gatehouse and South Boundary Wall to the Old DeaneryI60 m
23, Market PlaceII*61 m
16, Market PlaceII62 m
Number 2 and Front Boundary RailingsII65 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Triple Lamp Standard Approximately 25 Metres to West of South West Tower listed?
Yes. Triple Lamp Standard Approximately 25 Metres to West of South West Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1382910, first listed on 31 May 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Triple Lamp Standard Approximately 25 Metres to West of South West Tower?
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.