Sedgemoor is a local government district in the English county of Somerset. In the United Kingdom, the term listed building refers to a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance; Grade II* structures are those considered to be "particularly significant buildings of more than local interest".[1] Listing was begun by a provision in the Town and Country Planning Act 1947. Once listed, severe restrictions are imposed on the modifications allowed to a building's structure or its fittings. In England, the authority for listing under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 rests with Historic England, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; local authorities have a responsibility to regulate and enforce the planning regulations.[2]
Sedgemoor is a low-lying area of land close to sea level between the Quantock and Mendip hills, historically largely marsh (or moor). It contains the bulk of the area also known as the Somerset Levels, including one of Europe's oldest known engineered roadways, the Sweet Track.[3]
There are 90 Grade II* listed buildings in Sedgemoor. The oldest buildings in the list are Anglo-Saxon and Norman churches, with many more churches and churchyard crosses from the Middle Ages. There are also medieval country houses and the remains of castles. Urban architecture is represented by King Square in Bridgwater. Industrial buildings include Ashton Windmill which was built in the 18th century, on a site which has been the location of a windmill since the medieval period.[4] In Bridgwater the Chandos Glass Cone and Brick Kiln are parts of its industrial history.[5][6] Related transport structures include Bridgwater railway station and the Telescopic Bridge carrying the railway over the River Parrett.[7][8] The history of the drainage of the Somerset Levels is on display at the Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum.[9] One of the first buildings to make extensive use of Portland cement for pre-cast concrete was Castle House in Bridgwater which was built in 1851.[10] Decorative work in Bridgwater is also represented with the inclusion of the Blake Statue and War Memorial.[11][12]
Name | Location | Type | Completed [note 1] | Grid ref.[note 2] Geo-coordinates |
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Ashton Windmill | Chapel Allerton | Windmill | 18th century | ST414502 51°14′56″N 2°50′24″W / 51.2488°N 2.8401°W |
1173522 | More images |
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King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) | Axbridge | House | Early 16th century | ST430545 51°17′14″N 2°49′03″W / 51.2871°N 2.8176°W |
1059142 | More images |
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Baptist Church | Bridgwater | Church | c. 1837 | ST297369 51°07′38″N 3°00′17″W / 51.1272°N 3.0046°W |
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Barford House and outbuilding wing at rear | Enmore | Farmhouse | c. 1710 | ST233358 51°07′02″N 3°05′47″W / 51.1171°N 3.0965°W |
1058941 | More images |
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Beere Manor Farmhouse and attached barn | Cannington | Cross passage house | 16th or 17th century | ST240414 51°10′01″N 3°05′15″W / 51.1670°N 3.0875°W |
1059062 | Upload Photo |
[17] |
Blake Statue | Bridgwater | Statue | 1898 | ST298370 51°07′42″N 3°00′13″W / 51.1284°N 3.0036°W |
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Boomer Farmhouse | North Petherton | Farmhouse | 1681 | ST277328 51°05′27″N 3°01′59″W / 51.0908°N 3.0331°W |
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Brick Kiln | Bridgwater | Kiln | 19th century | ST299376 51°08′01″N 3°00′07″W / 51.1337°N 3.0019°W |
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Bridgwater Railway Station | Bridgwater | Bridge | 1841 | ST307369 51°07′40″N 2°59′25″W / 51.1278°N 2.9904°W |
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Castle House | Bridgwater | House | 1851 | ST299371 51°07′45″N 3°00′07″W / 51.1291°N 3.0020°W |
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Castle House with adjoining wings & Gate Cottage | Enmore | House | 18th century | ST243348 51°06′30″N 3°04′53″W / 51.1084°N 3.0815°W |
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Castle wall, watergate and undercroft | Bridgwater | Curtain wall | 13th century | ST299372 51°07′48″N 3°00′07″W / 51.1301°N 3.0020°W |
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Christ Church Unitarian Chapel | Bridgwater | Schoolroom | 19th century | ST299369 51°07′38″N 3°00′08″W / 51.1273°N 3.0022°W |
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Church Cross in churchyard, 10 metres south of Church of St Andrew | Compton Bishop | Cross | 15th century | ST395553 51°17′39″N 2°52′04″W / 51.2943°N 2.8677°W |
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Church Farm House and Church Farmhouse | Cheddar | Farmhouse | 15th century | ST460530 51°16′25″N 2°46′31″W / 51.2737°N 2.7752°W |
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[27] |
Church of All Saints | Ashcott | Church | 15th century | ST437371 51°07′51″N 2°48′21″W / 51.1308°N 2.8057°W |
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Church of All Saints | Otterhampton | Church | 12th century | ST246431 51°10′59″N 3°04′47″W / 51.1830°N 3.0797°W |
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Church of All Saints | Aisholt | Church | 14th century | ST193356 51°06′51″N 3°09′12″W / 51.1143°N 3.1533°W |
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Church of St Bridget | Brean | Church | 13th century | ST296559 51°17′54″N 3°00′36″W / 51.2983°N 3.0099°W |
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Church of St Giles | Thurloxton | Church | 14th and 15th century | ST274304 51°04′07″N 3°02′12″W / 51.0686°N 3.0367°W |
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Church of St John the Baptist | Biddisham | Church | 13th century | ST381534 51°16′36″N 2°53′15″W / 51.2767°N 2.8876°W |
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Church of St John the Baptist | Bridgwater | Church | 1843 | ST303373 51°07′52″N 2°59′49″W / 51.1311°N 2.9969°W |
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Church of St Martin | Fiddington | Church | 11th century | ST215405 51°09′33″N 3°07′23″W / 51.1592°N 3.1230°W |
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Church of St Mary | Cossington | Church | 13th century | ST356402 51°09′29″N 2°55′17″W / 51.1581°N 2.9215°W |
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Church of St Mary the Virgin | Nether Stowey | Church | 15th century | ST196396 51°09′01″N 3°08′59″W / 51.1503°N 3.1498°W |
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Church of St Michael | Enmore | Church | 19th century | ST239352 51°06′40″N 3°05′14″W / 51.1111°N 3.0873°W |
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Church of St Michael and All Angels | Bawdrip | Church | 13th century | ST341395 51°09′06″N 2°56′34″W / 51.1517°N 2.9429°W |
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Church of St Michael and All Angels | Rowberrow | Church | 14th century | ST449586 51°19′26″N 2°47′29″W / 51.3240°N 2.7915°W |
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Church of St Peter | North Newton | Church | Saxon | ST301311 51°04′31″N 2°59′56″W / 51.0753°N 2.9990°W |
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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Over Stowey | Over Stowey | Church | 1840 | ST185385 51°08′24″N 3°09′56″W / 51.1400°N 3.1655°W |
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Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Shapwick | Church | 1331 | ST417382 51°08′26″N 2°50′01″W / 51.1405°N 2.8337°W |
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Church of the Holy Trinity | Chilton Trinity | Church | 13th century | ST296391 51°08′51″N 3°00′26″W / 51.1474°N 3.0072°W |
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Churchyard Cross in churchyard approximately 10 metres south of nave, Church of St Gregory | Weare | Cross | 15th century | ST414526 51°16′13″N 2°50′28″W / 51.2702°N 2.8412°W |
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Churchyard Cross in churchyard, 30 metres east of East End, Church of St Mary | Wedmore | Cross | 15th century | ST435479 51°13′40″N 2°48′37″W / 51.2278°N 2.8103°W |
1252634 | [46] | |
Churchyard Cross | Broomfield | Cross | 13th century | ST224320 51°04′56″N 3°06′31″W / 51.0822°N 3.1087°W |
1058938 | [47] | |
Churchyard Cross in churchyard, Church of St Michael | Enmore | Cross | 15th century | ST239351 51°06′40″N 3°05′14″W / 51.1110°N 3.0872°W |
1344998 | [48] | |
Churchyard Cross, in churchyard, 5 metres south of South Porch, Church of St John the Baptist | Biddisham | Cross | Late 14th century | ST381534 51°16′36″N 2°53′15″W / 51.2766°N 2.8875°W |
1173427 | [49] | |
Clerks Cottage | Spaxton | House | 16th or 17th century | ST231361 51°07′08″N 3°06′00″W / 51.1190°N 3.0999°W |
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Coleridge's Cottage | Nether Stowey | House | 17th century | ST191398 51°09′08″N 3°09′29″W / 51.1522°N 3.1580°W |
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Compton House and Forecourt Railings | Axbridge | Manor house | Early 17th century | ST426546 51°17′16″N 2°49′26″W / 51.2878°N 2.8239°W |
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County Court Office | Bridgwater | Office | 1824 | ST299371 51°07′45″N 3°00′09″W / 51.1293°N 3.0024°W |
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Court House Farmhouse | Spaxton | Farmhouse | 15th or 16th century | ST225370 51°07′40″N 3°06′31″W / 51.1278°N 3.1086°W |
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Crosse Family Monument in churchyard about 1 metre south of nave, Church of St Mary and All Saints | Broomfield | Chest tomb | 1653 | ST224320 51°04′56″N 3°06′32″W / 51.0822°N 3.1088°W |
1344997 | Upload Photo |
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Dovecote in grounds of Shapwick Manor | Shapwick | Dovecote | Medieval | ST417383 51°08′30″N 2°50′01″W / 51.1418°N 2.8337°W |
1190558 | [56] | |
Durleigh Church | Durleigh | Church | 11th century | ST274361 51°07′12″N 3°02′15″W / 51.1199°N 3.0375°W |
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Edington House | Edington | Farmhouse | c. 1640 | ST385396 51°09′09″N 2°52′49″W / 51.1524°N 2.8802°W |
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[58] |
Farm Estate Farmhouse | Fiddington | Farmhouse | 16th century | ST223417 51°10′12″N 3°06′46″W / 51.1699°N 3.1127°W |
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Former Market Cross in churchyard, Church of St Mark | Mark | Market cross | 15th century | ST380478 51°13′35″N 2°53′19″W / 51.2264°N 2.8886°W |
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Gazebo and attached walling bounding grounds of Stowey Court | Nether Stowey | Gate | Early 18th century | ST195396 51°09′00″N 3°09′06″W / 51.1500°N 3.1517°W |
1264119 | [61] | |
Great House Farmhouse and flanking walls | Wedmore | Farmhouse | 1670 | ST453464 51°12′53″N 2°47′00″W / 51.2146°N 2.7833°W |
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Legion House and attached wall to right | Bridgwater | Terrace | Mid 18th century | ST299371 51°07′45″N 3°00′10″W / 51.1293°N 3.0029°W |
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Manor House | Lympsham | Manor house | Mid 18th century | ST334542 51°17′00″N 2°57′20″W / 51.2832°N 2.9556°W |
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[64] |
Market Cross | Cheddar | Market cross | 15th century | ST459532 51°16′31″N 2°46′36″W / 51.2754°N 2.7767°W |
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Maunsel House | North Petherton | House | Later 15th century | ST304300 51°03′55″N 2°59′38″W / 51.0654°N 2.9940°W |
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No 10 King Square and attached railings | Bridgwater | House | Late 18th or early 19th century | ST298371 51°07′47″N 3°00′13″W / 51.1296°N 3.0035°W |
1297163 | [67] | |
No 13 King Square and attached railings | Bridgwater | House | c. 1770–1800 | ST2987337198 51°07′47″N 3°00′13″W / 51.129748°N 3.003551°W |
1197394 | [68] | |
No 14 King Square and attached railings | Bridgwater | House | c. 1770–1800 | ST298372 51°07′47″N 3°00′13″W / 51.1298°N 3.0036°W |
1280095 | [69] | |
No 15 Frian Street and attached front railings and rear garden walls | Bridgwater | Town house | c. 1700 | ST298368 51°07′36″N 3°00′13″W / 51.1268°N 3.0035°W |
1297157 | Upload Photo |
[70] |
9 High Street | Axbridge | Timber framed house | 15th or 16th century | ST430545 51°17′14″N 2°49′05″W / 51.2871°N 2.8180°W |
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45 and 47 St Mary Street | Bridgwater | House | 14th century | ST297369 51°07′39″N 3°00′18″W / 51.1274°N 3.0050°W |
1052245 | [72] | |
1 King Square | Bridgwater | House | c. 1770–1800 | ST298371 51°07′45″N 3°00′14″W / 51.1293°N 3.0039°W |
1197393 | [73] | |
10 and 11, West Quay | Bridgwater | House | Early/mid 18th century | ST299372 51°07′47″N 3°00′07″W / 51.1298°N 3.0019°W |
1197421 | [74] | |
3–9 Chandos Street | Bridgwater | Terrace | Early 18th century | ST299372 51°07′48″N 3°00′10″W / 51.1301°N 3.0028°W |
1205624 | [75] | |
8 and 9 King Square | Bridgwater | Terrace | c. 1770–1800 | ST298371 51°07′46″N 3°00′13″W / 51.1294°N 3.0036°W |
1206644 | [76] | |
2–7 King Square | Bridgwater | Terrace | c. 1770–1800 | ST298371 51°07′45″N 3°00′13″W / 51.1293°N 3.0037°W |
1280107 | [77] | |
Nos 11 and 12 King Square and attached railings | Bridgwater | Terrace | c. 1770–1800 | ST298371 51°07′47″N 3°00′13″W / 51.1296°N 3.0035°W |
1206669 | [78] | |
Nos 16 and 17 King Square and attached railings | Bridgwater | House | c. 1770–1800 | ST298372 51°07′47″N 3°00′16″W / 51.1298°N 3.0044°W |
1297164 | [79] | |
Old Manor House | Axbridge | Manor house | Early 17th century | ST430545 51°17′14″N 2°49′07″W / 51.2872°N 2.8186°W |
1059147 | [80] | |
Patcombe Farmhouse including chimney stack adjoining south east | Broomfield | House | 1771 | ST247333 51°05′41″N 3°04′31″W / 51.0947°N 3.0753°W |
1060152 | Upload Photo |
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Paulet House (formerly known as Church Close) | Goathurst | House | 15th century | ST256343 51°06′14″N 3°03′47″W / 51.1038°N 3.0630°W |
1058949 | Upload Photo |
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Rail Bridge over the River Parrett | Bridgwater | Railway bridge | 1871 | ST299374 51°07′54″N 3°00′06″W / 51.1318°N 3.0018°W |
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Remains of Churchyard Cross in churchyard, about 23 metres north of North Aisle, Church of St Mary | North Petherton | Cross | 15th century | ST290330 51°05′32″N 3°00′53″W / 51.0923°N 3.0148°W |
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Roadside Cross at Ngr St 4248 4966 (Stoughton Cross) | Wedmore | Wayside cross | 15th century | ST424496 51°14′36″N 2°49′31″W / 51.2432°N 2.8254°W |
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Robin Hood's Hut | Goathurst | Kitchen | 1765 | ST254333 51°05′40″N 3°03′58″W / 51.0944°N 3.0660°W |
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Shapwick House Hotel: The Granary | Shapwick | House | 1630 | ST416387 51°08′43″N 2°50′06″W / 51.1452°N 2.835°W |
1190480 | [87] | |
Shapwick Manor | Shapwick | Manor house | Medieval | ST417384 51°08′32″N 2°50′03″W / 51.1422°N 2.8341°W |
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St Judes | Axbridge | House | Late 15th century | ST430545 51°17′14″N 2°49′06″W / 51.2872°N 2.8184°W |
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St Michael's Cheshire Home | Axbridge | House | Late 19th century | ST440548 51°17′23″N 2°48′12″W / 51.2896°N 2.8032°W |
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Stable block with coach house to Shapwick Manor | Shapwick | Stable | Mid 17th century | ST417384 51°08′33″N 2°50′00″W / 51.1424°N 2.8334°W |
1344994 | Upload Photo |
[91] |
Stawell Church | Stawell | Church | 13th century | ST368382 51°08′25″N 2°54′17″W / 51.1404°N 2.9047°W |
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Stone screen and flanking sections of walling enclosing former parterre on frontage of Shapwick Manor | Shapwick | Gate | 17th century | ST417384 51°08′32″N 2°50′02″W / 51.1423°N 2.8339°W |
1293774 | Upload Photo |
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Temple of Harmony | Goathurst | Garden temple | 1767 | ST251342 51°06′08″N 3°04′14″W / 51.1023°N 3.0705°W |
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Blake Museum | Bridgwater | House | Late 15th or early 16th century | ST300368 51°07′38″N 3°00′06″W / 51.1271°N 3.0016°W |
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The Old Angel | Axbridge | House | c. 1550 | ST431545 51°17′15″N 2°49′02″W / 51.2875°N 2.8173°W |
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Tirelands Farmhouse | Enmore | Farmhouse | 15th century | ST241345 51°06′19″N 3°05′05″W / 51.1053°N 3.0848°W |
1177211 | Upload Photo |
[97] |
West Bower Manor with barn | Durleigh | Farmhouse | 15th century | ST265364 51°07′20″N 3°03′03″W / 51.1223°N 3.0507°W |
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West Newton Manor with barn | North Petherton | Farmhouse | c. 1346 | ST288291 51°03′26″N 3°00′57″W / 51.0572°N 3.0159°W |
1344642 | Upload Photo |
[99] |
Westonzoyland Engine Trust Old Pumping Station | Westonzoyland | Engine house | Early 19th century | ST339328 51°05′28″N 2°56′40″W / 51.0910°N 2.9445°W |
1174295 | More images |
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Willis Family Monument | Goathurst | Chest tomb | 1765 | ST256343 51°06′12″N 3°03′48″W / 51.1034°N 3.0633°W |
1344967 | Upload Photo |
[101] |
World War Memorial | Bridgwater | Statue | 1920s | ST298371 51°07′47″N 3°00′14″W / 51.1296°N 3.0040°W |
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