Grade I listed · East Devon

Parish Church of St Swithun

Parish Church of St Swithun is a Grade I listed building in East Devon, first listed on 30 June 1961. It is one of 54 Grade I entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 15% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of St Swithun
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1104176
Date first listed30 June 1961
Local planning authorityEast Devon
Location50.67591, -3.40337 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1104176

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Parish Church of St Swithun, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Parish Church of St Swithun

NameGradeDistance
Haydon Tomb Chest 1.5 Metres North of Church of St SwithunII14 m
Wippell Tomb Chest 6 Metres South of Church of St SwithunII19 m
Pair of Tomb Chests 3 Metres East of Church of St SwithunII23 m
Sanders Tomb Chest 12.5 Metres South of Church of St SwithunII29 m
Church Steps CottagesII40 m
Lychgate and Churchyard Wall to South of Church of St SwithunII45 m
Church Stile CottagesII52 m
Church CottageII54 m
Church MasonsII65 m
White Hart InnII75 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Swithun listed?
Yes. Parish Church of St Swithun is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1104176, first listed on 30 June 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Swithun?
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.