Grade II listed · East Devon

Dunscombe Farmhouse Including Ruins Adjoining to East

Dunscombe Farmhouse Including Ruins Adjoining to East is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 12 October 1951. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 3% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dunscombe Farmhouse Including Ruins Adjoining to East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1097969
Date first listed	12 October 1951
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.69177, -3.19239 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1097969

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Dunscombe Farmhouse Including Ruins Adjoining to East, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Dunscombe Farmhouse Including Ruins Adjoining to East

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Barn of Dunscombe Farm, Now Caravan Site Shop, Parallel with Farmhouse to East	II	3 m
Dunscombe Cottage	II	79 m
Hermit'S House	II	361 m
Slade Farmhouse	II	668 m
Curtilage Wall Enclosing Property on North and East Sides and Including Gate Piers at Slade Farmhouse	II	684 m
Higher Thorn Cottage	II	735 m
Trow Pump and Pump House at Ngr Sy 15589n	II	831 m
Jasmine Cottage and Rosemary Cottage	II	837 m
School House	II	960 m
Northcombe Farmhouse	II	991 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunscombe Farmhouse Including Ruins Adjoining to East listed?

Yes. Dunscombe Farmhouse Including Ruins Adjoining to East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1097969, first listed on 12 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dunscombe Farmhouse Including Ruins Adjoining to East?

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