Grade II listed · Teignbridge

Lantern on Churchyard Wall of Church of St John About 6 Metres East of Lychgate

Lantern on Churchyard Wall of Church of St John About 6 Metres East of Lychgate is a Grade II listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 3 July 1986. It is one of 2,701 Grade II entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 40% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lantern on Churchyard Wall of Church of St John About 6 Metres East of Lychgate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1097361
Date first listed	3 July 1986
Local planning authority	Teignbridge
Location	50.61833, -3.71879 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1097361

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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 Lantern on Churchyard Wall of Church of St John About 6 Metres East of Lychgate

Name	Grade	Distance
Lychgate and Perimeter Wall of Churchyard of Church of St John	II	13 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	16 m
Stable House Gallery, Spring Cottage and Stable House	II	28 m
Pair of Cottages on the East Side of the Green About 22 Metres South-West of Cleave Hotel	II	31 m
Littleholm Pound Cottages	II	37 m
Old Vestry	II	41 m
Barn Abutting Church House on the South-East	II	48 m
Church House	II	51 m
Pound Cottages	II	52 m
Cleave Hotel	II	56 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lantern on Churchyard Wall of Church of St John About 6 Metres East of Lychgate listed?

Yes. Lantern on Churchyard Wall of Church of St John About 6 Metres East of Lychgate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1097361, first listed on 3 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lantern on Churchyard Wall of Church of St John About 6 Metres East of Lychgate?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Teignbridge, 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.