Grade I listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Fountain at Widcombe Manor House

Fountain at Widcombe Manor House is a Grade I listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 11 August 1972. It is one of 130 Grade I entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 26% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFountain at Widcombe Manor House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1394134
Date first listed11 August 1972
Local planning authorityBath and North East Somerset
Location51.37327, -2.34684 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1394134

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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 Fountain at Widcombe Manor House

NameGradeDistance
Terrace Balustrade to Forecourt, Widcombe ManorI8 m
Gate Piers, Gates and Boundary Walls to South of Widcombe ManorI8 m
Church of St Thomas a BecketII*25 m
Widcombe Manor and CottageI32 m
The Garden House with Attached Boundary WallsII*36 m
Hedger Monument E of the Chancel to Church of St Thomas a BecketII36 m
Boundary Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings to Church of St Thomas a BecketII38 m
Haverfield Monument Approx 4m Se of Entrance Gates to Church of St ThomasII38 m
Bush Monument Approx 5m Ene of the Chancel to Church of St Thomas a BecketII40 m
Gazebo in the garden of Widcombe ManorII60 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Fountain at Widcombe Manor House listed?
Yes. Fountain at Widcombe Manor House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1394134, first listed on 11 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Fountain at Widcombe Manor House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.