Grotto and tunnel in the gardens at Chilton Priory
Grotto and tunnel in the gardens at Chilton Priory is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 9 December 2015. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 99% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Grotto and tunnel in the gardens at Chilton Priory |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1431561 |
| Date first listed | 9 December 2015 |
| Local planning authority | Somerset |
| Location | 51.14639, -2.89701 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1431561 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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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 Grotto and tunnel in the gardens at Chilton Priory
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Katharine Maltwood's Grail Frieze in the garden at Chilton Priory | II | 13 m |
| Chilton Priory | II | 37 m |
| Ford Farmhouse | II | 690 m |
| The Old Manor House and Forecourt Wall | II | 786 m |
| Abbots Grange the Grange | II | 795 m |
| Stawell House | II | 827 m |
| Stawell Church | II* | 852 m |
| Wall Enclosing Garden to East of Manor Farmhouse | II | 866 m |
| Longland House | II | 884 m |
| Manor Farmhouse and Forecourt Wall | II | 906 m |