Grade II listed · Somerset

Rock Cave Immediately South East of Shell Grotto at St Audries

Rock Cave Immediately South East of Shell Grotto at St Audries is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 21 June 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
NameRock Cave Immediately South East of Shell Grotto at St Audries
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1389107
Date first listed21 June 2000
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.17372, -3.27361 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1389107

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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 Rock Cave Immediately South East of Shell Grotto at St Audries

NameGradeDistance
Shell Grotto Approximately 45 Metres North West of St Audries SchoolII16 m
Orangery, About 50 Metres North West of St Audrie'S SchoolII40 m
St Audrie'S SchoolII54 m
Gates, Gatepiers and Railings Fronting St Audrie'S SchoolII111 m
Church LodgeII400 m
Railings from Church Lodge to A39, Returned on South East Side of Churchyard, Gate, Gate Piers and Lamp Corner at Entrance to St Ethel Dredas ChurchII446 m
Church of St Ethel DredaII*457 m
Remains of Churchyard Cross, 10 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Ethel DredaII*477 m
Peregrine House, St Audrie'S SchoolII509 m
Gatepiers and Gate, 2 Metres West of Church Lodge, and Railings Abutting on West Side Returned to A39II510 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock Cave Immediately South East of Shell Grotto at St Audries listed?
Yes. Rock Cave Immediately South East of Shell Grotto at St Audries is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389107, first listed on 21 June 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Rock Cave Immediately South East of Shell Grotto at St Audries?
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.