Grade II* listed · Somerset

The Old Almshouse

The Old Almshouse is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 12 November 1953. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 3% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Almshouse
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1382942
Date first listed	12 November 1953
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.20871, -2.65116 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1382942

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 The Old Almshouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Trewetha Cottage	II	56 m
22, Priest Row	II	69 m
The Globe Inn	II	69 m
16 and 16a, Priest Row	II	72 m
Church of St Cuthbert	I	73 m
12 and 14, Priest Row	II	74 m
11, Priest Row	II	76 m
10, Priest Row	II	79 m
Walls Enclosing Churchyard of St Cuthbert	II	82 m
41, Chamberlain Street	II	101 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Almshouse listed?

Yes. The Old Almshouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1382942, 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 Old Almshouse?

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.