West Somerset is a local government district in the county of Somerset which is in South West England. 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]
West Somerset is a largely rural area covering 740 square kilometres (290 sq mi).[3] The district has a population, according to the 2011 census, of 35,300,[4] with the largest centres of population in the coastal towns of Minehead and Watchet.[5] The council's administrative headquarters are in the village of Williton.[6]
There are 100 Grade II* listed buildings in West Somerset. The list includes a large number of churches and chapels, some of which are Norman. Stogursey Castle is also 12th century in origin.[7] There are several churchyard and village crosses, which were small market crosses, dating from the 13th to 15th centuries. Packhorse bridges over Exmoor streams and some larger ones over rivers in the area are also included. The houses on the list range from the Middle Ages to early 20th century. Agricultural buildings include tithe barns, dovecotes and a watermill.
Name | Location | Type | Completed [note 1] | Grid ref.[note 2] Geo-coordinates |
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2, The Avenue, Minehead | Minehead | House | 15th century | SS969462 51°12′21″N 3°28′36″W / 51.2058°N 3.4767°W |
1207003 | [8] | |
4, 6 and 8, Church Street, Dunster | Dunster | House | 15th century | SS991436 51°11′00″N 3°26′40″W / 51.1834°N 3.4444°W |
1057644 | More images |
[9] |
Allerford New Bridge | Allerford | Bridge | Medieval | SS899466 51°12′31″N 3°34′34″W / 51.2085°N 3.5762°W |
1058050 | Upload Photo |
[10] |
Barn at south entrance to churchyard, Church of St Mary | Stogumber | Tithe barn | 17th century | ST098371 51°07′37″N 3°17′23″W / 51.1269°N 3.2897°W |
1345646 | More images |
[11] |
Binham Farmhouse | Old Cleeve | Farmhouse | 16th century | ST035424 51°10′23″N 3°22′52″W / 51.1731°N 3.3812°W |
1345628 | More images |
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Bury Bridge | Brompton Regis | Bridge | Medieval | SS944274 51°02′12″N 3°30′23″W / 51.0367°N 3.5065°W |
1263985 | More images |
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Butter Cross | Dunster | Wayside cross | Late C14/Early 15th century | SS988438 51°11′06″N 3°26′57″W / 51.1851°N 3.4492°W |
1345602 | More images |
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Castle Mill and attached gateway and gate | Dunster | Watermill | Late 17th century | SS991433 51°10′49″N 3°26′41″W / 51.1803°N 3.4447°W |
1173447 | More images |
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Causeway Bridge at east entrance to Stogursey Castle | Stogursey | Causeway | 14th century | ST203425 51°10′37″N 3°08′29″W / 51.1770°N 3.1413°W |
1295315 | More images |
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Chantry | Stogumber | Chantry | Early 16th century | ST096385 51°08′21″N 3°17′33″W / 51.1393°N 3.2924°W |
1295636 | Upload Photo |
[16] |
Chapel Cleeve Hotel | Old Cleeve | Country house | 1818–1823 | ST035429 51°10′41″N 3°22′52″W / 51.1780°N 3.3811°W |
1057541 | More images |
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Chapel of St Leonard | Tivington | Chapel | 14th century | SS933450 51°11′41″N 3°31′41″W / 51.1946°N 3.5281°W |
1345394 | More images |
[18] |
Chargot House | Luxborough | House | 1826 | SS980371 51°07′28″N 3°27′31″W / 51.1245°N 3.4585°W |
1057339 | [19] | |
Church House and pound adjoining to the North West | Crowcombe | House | 1515 | ST140366 51°07′22″N 3°13′47″W / 51.1229°N 3.2297°W |
1057446 | More images |
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Church of All Saints | Dulverton | Church | 15th century | SS914280 51°02′28″N 3°32′59″W / 51.0411°N 3.5496°W |
1247824 | More images |
[21] |
Church of Saint Mary | Kilve | Church | 14th century | ST146439 51°11′17″N 3°13′21″W / 51.188°N 3.2224°W |
1345709 | More images |
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Church of St Andrew | Minehead | Church | 1877–1880 | SS967461 51°12′19″N 3°28′44″W / 51.2052°N 3.4789°W |
1207013 | More images |
[23] |
Church of St Andrew | Withypool | Church | Late medieval | SS846355 51°06′29″N 3°38′58″W / 51.1080°N 3.6494°W |
1057968 | More images |
[24] |
Church of St Bartholomew | Rodhuish | Chapel | 15th century | ST012395 51°08′50″N 3°24′49″W / 51.1471°N 3.4136°W |
1175299 | More images |
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Church of St Etheldreda | West Quantoxhead | Church | 1854–1856 | ST113420 51°10′13″N 3°16′11″W / 51.1704°N 3.2698°W |
1175935 | More images |
[26] |
Church of St George | Sampford Brett | Church | c. 1300 | ST089401 51°09′14″N 3°18′12″W / 51.1538°N 3.3033°W |
1295828 | More images |
[27] |
Church of St Giles | Hawkridge | Church | Norman | SS861306 51°03′50″N 3°37′36″W / 51.0638°N 3.6266°W |
1174221 | More images |
[28] |
Church of St John | Cutcombe | Church | 13th and early 14th century | SS931392 51°08′33″N 3°31′46″W / 51.1424°N 3.5295°W |
1174575 | More images |
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Church of St John | Skilgate | Church | 14th century | SS986272 51°02′08″N 3°26′47″W / 51.0355°N 3.4463°W |
1248077 | More images |
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Church of St Martin | Elworthy | Church | 13th century | ST082349 51°06′24″N 3°18′41″W / 51.1066°N 3.3114°W |
1057601 | More images |
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Church of St Mary | Brompton Ralph | Church | 15th century | ST085323 51°04′59″N 3°18′27″W / 51.0831°N 3.3076°W |
1057972 | More images |
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Church of St Mary | Brompton Regis | Church | 13th century | SS951314 51°04′23″N 3°29′53″W / 51.0731°N 3.4981°W |
1057978 | More images |
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Church of St Mary | East Quantoxhead | Church | 14th century | ST136436 51°11′08″N 3°14′13″W / 51.1856°N 3.2370°W |
1057410 | More images |
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Church of St Mary | Oare | Church | 15th century | SS802473 51°12′45″N 3°42′59″W / 51.2124°N 3.7164°W |
1345381 | More images |
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Church of St Mary Magdalene | Withiel Florey | Church | 12th century | SS986332 51°05′24″N 3°26′53″W / 51.0899°N 3.4480°W |
1057984 | More images |
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Church of St Mary Magdalene | Clatworthy | Church | 12th century | ST052309 51°04′12″N 3°21′13″W / 51.0699°N 3.3535°W |
1263926 | More images |
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Church of St Mary Magdelene | Exford | Church | 15th Century | SS857385 51°08′04″N 3°38′03″W / 51.1344°N 3.6341°W |
1057319 | More images |
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Church of St Peter | Exton | Church | Norman | SS925337 51°05′33″N 3°32′07″W / 51.0926°N 3.5352°W |
1296311 | More images |
[39] |
Church of St Peter | Treborough | Church | Early 14th century | ST010363 51°07′05″N 3°24′54″W / 51.1181°N 3.4149°W |
1295414 | More images |
[40] |
Church of St Peter | Williton | Church | 1896 | ST075407 51°09′31″N 3°19′24″W / 51.1585°N 3.3234°W |
1174922 | More images |
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Churchyard Cross About 3 Metres South East Of Porch, Culbone Church | Culbone | Cross | 15th century | SS842482 51°13′17″N 3°39′34″W / 51.2214°N 3.6594°W |
1173301 | More images |
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Churchyard Cross, 10m south of porch, Church of Saint Mary | East Quantoxhead | Cross | Late 14th century | ST136436 51°11′08″N 3°14′13″W / 51.1855°N 3.2370°W |
1057411 | More images |
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Churchyard Cross, 2 Metres South Of Porch, Church of The Holy Ghost | Crowcombe | Cross | 14th century | ST140366 51°07′23″N 3°13′45″W / 51.1231°N 3.2292°W |
1057442 | [44] | |
Churchyard Cross, 7m north of nave, Church of St Mary | Holford | Cross | Late 13th century | ST156411 51°09′46″N 3°12′27″W / 51.1629°N 3.2076°W |
1345684 | Upload Photo |
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Churchyard Cross, 8 metres east of chancel, Church of St George | Bicknoller | Cross | 14th century | ST111394 51°08′50″N 3°16′20″W / 51.1472°N 3.2722°W |
1057466 | More images |
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Churchyard Cross, in churchyard about 6 metres south of south aisle, Church of St Andrew | Old Cleeve | Cross | Early 14th century | ST041419 51°10′06″N 3°22′23″W / 51.1683°N 3.3730°W |
1057553 | [47] | |
Churchyard Cross, 5m south of porch, Church of St Mary | Stringston | Cross | Late 14th century | ST176423 51°10′29″N 3°10′46″W / 51.1748°N 3.1795°W |
1308144 | More images |
[48] |
Combe | Dulverton | Manor house | Late 16th century | SS912266 51°01′45″N 3°33′10″W / 51.0293°N 3.5528°W |
1247793 | More images |
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Cross in Churchyard South of Church Porch | Watchet | Cross | Probably early 15th century | ST064426 51°10′33″N 3°20′20″W / 51.1757°N 3.3390°W |
1057663 | More images |
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Croydon House | Timberscombe | House | c. 1700 | SS962406 51°09′21″N 3°29′05″W / 51.1559°N 3.4846°W |
1057345 | Upload Photo |
[51] |
Dodington Hall | Dodington | Manor house | 15th century | ST172405 51°09′29″N 3°11′06″W / 51.1580°N 3.1850°W |
1057421 | More images |
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Dovecot At Blackford Farm | Selworthy | Dovecote | Late medieval | SS924452 51°11′48″N 3°32′25″W / 51.1966°N 3.5402°W |
1345406 | More images |
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Dovecote | Dunster | Dovecote | Late 16th century | SS990437 51°11′02″N 3°26′46″W / 51.1838°N 3.4462°W |
1057581 | More images |
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Doverhay Reading Room And Cottage Abutting North End | Porlock | House | Late 15th century | SS888467 51°12′33″N 3°35′35″W / 51.2092°N 3.5931°W |
1296210 | [55] | |
Fair Garden Farmhouse | Wootton Courtenay | House | 16th century | SS932421 51°10′07″N 3°31′41″W / 51.1685°N 3.5280°W |
1175358 | More images |
[56] |
Fairfield House | Stogursey | House | Medieval | ST187429 51°10′49″N 3°09′49″W / 51.1803°N 3.1637°W |
1175243 | More images |
[57] |
Gatehouse and adjoining Gatehouse Cottage | Holnicote Estate | Cross passage house | 16th or 17th century | SS910462 51°12′18″N 3°33′39″W / 51.2050°N 3.5607°W |
1173887 | [58] | |
Govett Family Chest Tomb, In Churchyard One Metre West Of Porch, Church of St Mary | Stringston | Chest tomb | Early 17th century | ST176423 51°10′29″N 3°10′46″W / 51.1748°N 3.1795°W |
1345706 | More images |
[59] |
Halsway Manor | Bicknoller | Manor house | 15th century | ST126382 51°08′12″N 3°15′00″W / 51.1366°N 3.2500°W |
1057472 | More images |
[60] |
Hartrow Manor | Stogumber | Farmhouse | Late 18th century | ST095347 51°06′18″N 3°17′35″W / 51.1050°N 3.2930°W |
1057532 | [61] | |
Kentsford Farmhouse | Watchet | Farmhouse | Probably late medieval | ST058425 51°10′29″N 3°20′52″W / 51.1748°N 3.3477°W |
1180276 | [62] | |
The Kildare Lodge Inn | Minehead | House | 1903 | SS969457 51°12′07″N 3°28′37″W / 51.2020°N 3.4770°W |
1279930 | More images |
[63] |
Landacre Bridge | Withypool | Bridge | Late medieval | SS816361 51°06′44″N 3°41′32″W / 51.1122°N 3.6921°W |
1058006 | More images |
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Linhay, barn and farm buildings adjoining on north-east side of foldyard at Bratton Court | Minehead Without | Farm building | 19th century | SS946462 51°12′22″N 3°30′35″W / 51.2061°N 3.5096°W |
1175044 | [65] | |
Luttrell Arms Hotel | Dunster | House | Late 15th or early 16th century | SS991438 51°11′05″N 3°26′39″W / 51.1848°N 3.4441°W |
1057611 | More images |
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Lynch Chapel Of Ease | Selworthy | Chapel | c. 1530 | SS900476 51°13′03″N 3°34′33″W / 51.2174°N 3.5759°W |
1057997 | More images |
[67] |
Manor Farmhouse, Gatepiers, Walls And Railings returned around Forecourt | Brompton Ralph | Farmhouse | c. 1720 enlarged | ST089313 51°04′26″N 3°18′05″W / 51.0740°N 3.3014°W |
1057971 | Upload Photo |
[68] |
Marshwood Farmhouse | Blue Anchor | Farmhouse | Late 15th century | ST022429 51°10′39″N 3°23′59″W / 51.1774°N 3.3998°W |
1057364 | More images |
[69] |
Old Manor Guesthouse | Dunster | House | Mid-late 15th century | SS995449 51°11′42″N 3°26′23″W / 51.1951°N 3.4397°W |
1345608 | [70] | |
Old Vicarage | Stogumber | House | Late 16th or early 17th century | ST097373 51°07′40″N 3°17′27″W / 51.1278°N 3.2907°W |
1057501 | [71] | |
Packhorse Bridge At NGR SS 8670 3748, about 50m west Of Lyncombe | Lyncombe | Packhorse bridge | 17th or 18th century | SS867374 51°07′31″N 3°37′12″W / 51.1254°N 3.6201°W |
1174159 | Upload Photo |
[72] |
Packhorse bridge | Horner | Packhorse bridge | Late medieval | SS897455 51°11′55″N 3°34′47″W / 51.1985°N 3.5797°W |
1057326 | More images |
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Packhorse Bridge | Luccombe | Packhorse bridge | Late medieval | SS898461 51°12′13″N 3°34′40″W / 51.2035°N 3.5777°W |
1174852 | More images |
[74] |
Packhorse Bridge | Allerford | Packhorse bridge | Medieval | SS905469 51°12′40″N 3°34′08″W / 51.2110°N 3.5688°W |
1058014 | More images |
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Parish Church of St Michael | Minehead | Church | 15th century | SS966467 51°12′39″N 3°28′50″W / 51.2109°N 3.4805°W |
1207000 | More images |
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Pixton Park | Dulverton | Country house | c. 1760 | SS924271 51°02′02″N 3°32′05″W / 51.0339°N 3.5347°W |
1247974 | More images |
[77] |
Pollard Chest Tomb. In Churchyard about 24m south of Porch, Church of St Mary | Kilve | Chest tomb | 17th century | ST146439 51°11′17″N 3°13′21″W / 51.1881°N 3.2224°W |
1057390 | Upload Photo |
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Prior Family Chest Tomb And encircling Wrought Iron Railings. In Churchyard, 10m south Of South Chapel, Church of St Mary | Stringston | Chest tomb | Early 17th century | ST176423 51°10′29″N 3°10′46″W / 51.1748°N 3.1795°W |
1308149 | Upload Photo |
[79] |
Priors Farmhouse including Farm Buildings adjoining to East | Stringston | Farmhouse | 15th century | ST177425 51°10′36″N 3°10′41″W / 51.1766°N 3.1780°W |
1308154 | [80] | |
Priory Cottage, Chantry Cottage and Dairy, abutting South West Corner Of Priory Cottage | Kilve | House | 14th century | ST146440 51°11′20″N 3°13′23″W / 51.1889°N 3.2230°W |
1175110 | Upload Photo |
[81] |
Raleigh's Cross | Nettlecombe | Cross | 13th century | ST038344 51°06′04″N 3°22′27″W / 51.1010°N 3.3741°W |
1057573 | Upload Photo |
[82] |
Remains of Chantry, Abutting East Side of Chantry Cottage | Kilve | Chantry | Early 14th century | ST146440 51°11′20″N 3°13′22″W / 51.1889°N 3.2229°W |
1345688 | More images |
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Remains of Churchyard Cross About 4 Metres East Of South Aisle, Church of All Saints | Selworthy | Cross | 15th century | SS919467 51°12′36″N 3°32′51″W / 51.2101°N 3.5476°W |
1058028 | More images |
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Remains of churchyard cross | West Quantoxhead | Cross | 15th century | ST113419 51°10′13″N 3°16′11″W / 51.1702°N 3.2698°W |
1057387 | Upload Photo |
[85] |
Remains of Churchyard Cross, About 15 Metres North of North Aisle Door, Church of St Peter | Williton | Cross | Late 13th century | ST075407 51°09′31″N 3°19′25″W / 51.1587°N 3.3237°W |
1057462 | [86] | |
Remains of Churchyard Cross. In Churchyard 2m north-east of Porch, Church of All Saints | Dodington, Holford | Cross | 14th century | ST172405 51°09′30″N 3°11′07″W / 51.1583°N 3.1854°W |
1345682 | [87] | |
Remains of churchyard cross about 18m east of Chancel, Church of St Mary | Luccombe | Cross | 15th century | SS911445 51°11′23″N 3°33′34″W / 51.1896°N 3.5594°W |
1057329 | Upload Photo |
[88] |
Remains of Churchyard Cross. In Churchyard about 18m south of Nave, Church of All Saints | Wootton Courtenay | Cross | Early 15th century | SS938434 51°10′48″N 3°31′14″W / 51.1801°N 3.5205°W |
1175433 | [89] | |
Remains of Market Cross opposite Egremont Hotel | Williton | Cross | 14th century | ST077409 51°09′37″N 3°19′15″W / 51.1602°N 3.3208°W |
1345670 | [90] | |
Remains of Roadside Cross At NGR ST 0435 4174 | Old Cleeve | Cross | 14th century | ST043417 51°10′01″N 3°22′10″W / 51.1669°N 3.3694°W |
1174166 | More images |
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Remains of Roadside Cross at NGR ST 0883 4288 | Doniford, Williton | Cross | Early 15th century | ST088428 51°10′40″N 3°18′22″W / 51.1779°N 3.306°W |
1057482 | [92] | |
Remains of The Church of St James | Upton | Church | 14th century | SS980295 51°03′21″N 3°27′23″W / 51.0558°N 3.4564°W |
1248084 | More images |
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Remains of Village Cross | Stogursey | Cross | 13th or 14th century | ST202428 51°10′47″N 3°08′33″W / 51.1797°N 3.1424°W |
1345701 | Upload Photo |
[94] |
Statue of Queen Anne | Minehead | Statue | 1719 | SS967461 51°12′19″N 3°28′44″W / 51.2053°N 3.4790°W |
1207015 | More images |
[95] |
Steyning Manor | Stogursey | Cross passage house | Late 15th or early 16th century | ST219427 51°10′44″N 3°07′04″W / 51.1788°N 3.1178°W |
1057395 | Upload Photo |
[96] |
Stogursey Castle | Stogursey | Castle | 12th century | ST203425 51°10′37″N 3°08′29″W / 51.1770°N 3.1415°W |
1057403 | More images |
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Stoke Pero Church | Stoke Pero, Luccombe | Church | 13th century | SS878434 51°10′47″N 3°36′22″W / 51.1797°N 3.6061°W |
1174803 | More images |
[98] |
Stone | Exford | House | Mid-late 18th century | SS878434 51°08′14″N 3°37′23″W / 51.1372°N 3.6230°W |
1345753 | More images |
[99] |
Tithe Barn and Tithe Barn Cottage | Selworthy | House | Late medieval | SS918467 51°12′35″N 3°32′58″W / 51.2096°N 3.5495°W |
1057990 | More images |
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Village Cross, 30m east Of the Carew Arms | Crowcombe | Cross | 14th century | ST139367 51°07′25″N 3°13′54″W / 51.1237°N 3.2316°W |
1057441 | [101] | |
Weacombe House | West Quantoxhead | Country house | Mid 18th century | ST109406 51°09′28″N 3°16′29″W / 51.1578°N 3.2746°W |
1175891 | Upload Photo |
[102] |
Willett House | Elworthy | House | c. 1816 | ST110345 51°06′13″N 3°16′20″W / 51.1035°N 3.2721°W |
1057561 | More images |
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Williton Hospital | Williton | Hospital | 1838–1840 | ST082414 51°09′52″N 3°18′50″W / 51.1645°N 3.3138°W |
1057488 | [104] | |
Withypool Bridge | Withypool | Bridge | 19th century | SS845354 51°06′24″N 3°39′04″W / 51.1067°N 3.6510°W |
1057969 | More images |
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Wood Tenament | Dulverton | Farmhouse | 17th century extended | SS916279 51°02′25″N 3°32′49″W / 51.0403°N 3.5470°W |
1247931 | Upload Photo |
[106] |