Grade II* listed · North Devon

Stone Retaining Walls Forming Moat Circa 5-10 Metres West of Brightly Barton

Stone Retaining Walls Forming Moat Circa 5-10 Metres West of Brightly Barton is a Grade II* listed building in North Devon, first listed on 8 January 1988. It is one of 128 Grade II* entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 67% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stone Retaining Walls Forming Moat Circa 5-10 Metres West of Brightly Barton
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1079490
Date first listed	8 January 1988
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	50.98693, -3.97823 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1079490

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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 Stone Retaining Walls Forming Moat Circa 5-10 Metres West of Brightly Barton

Name	Grade	Distance
Front Garden Walls and Entrance Gate Circa 5 Metres South of Brightley Barton	II	65 m
Brightley Barton	II	68 m
Brightleymill Farmhouse	II	369 m
Milestone Approximately 40 Metres to South-West of Smallmarsh Farm, at Ss6081022105	II	739 m
Umberleigh Mill House	II	878 m
School Chapel	II	1.3 km
Higher Fisherton Farmhouse Including Front Garden Railings	II	1.3 km
Middle Nethercleave	II	1.4 km
Brightley Cross	II	1.4 km
Little Hall	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone Retaining Walls Forming Moat Circa 5-10 Metres West of Brightly Barton listed?

Yes. Stone Retaining Walls Forming Moat Circa 5-10 Metres West of Brightly Barton is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1079490, first listed on 8 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stone Retaining Walls Forming Moat Circa 5-10 Metres West of Brightly Barton?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Devon, 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 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.