Grade II* listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Twerton Tunnel: West Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood)

Twerton Tunnel: West Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood) is a Grade II* listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 11 August 1972. It is one of 211 Grade II* 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
Field	Value
Name	Twerton Tunnel: West Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1395140
Date first listed	11 August 1972
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.38343, -2.40188 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1395140

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on Twerton Tunnel: West Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Twerton Tunnel: West Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood)

Name	Grade	Distance
Twerton Tunnel: East Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood)	II*	38 m
Twerton Wood Tunnel East Portal (MLN110903)	II*	211 m
The Woodlands	II	257 m
Hope Cottage	II	311 m
Weston Lock	II	353 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	II*	389 m
Three Churchyard Monuments C 3.5m South of South Aisle to Church of St Michael	II	394 m
Church Room	II	400 m
Old Rectory	II	402 m
Raised Pavement in Front of Full Moon Public House and Church Room	II	424 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Twerton Tunnel: West Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood) listed?

Yes. Twerton Tunnel: West Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1395140, 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 Twerton Tunnel: West Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood)?

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.