Grade II* listed · Torridge

Marisco Castle, Keep and Bailey Walls

Marisco Castle, Keep and Bailey Walls is a Grade II* listed building in Torridge, first listed on 7 October 1991. It is one of 97 Grade II* entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 91% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Marisco Castle, Keep and Bailey Walls
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1104957
Date first listed	7 October 1991
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	51.16293, -4.65950 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1104957

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Marisco Castle, Keep and Bailey Walls, 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 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 Marisco Castle, Keep and Bailey Walls

Name	Grade	Distance
Magazine Immediately South South West of Lundy South Lighthouse	II	267 m
Lundy South Lighthouse Including Engine House and Accommodation Block	II	274 m
Millcombe House	II	387 m
Church of St Helen	II	403 m
Former Garden Boundary Wall, Millcombe House, Extending from Ngr 138441 to 139439	II	422 m
The Old House	II	472 m
Lightkeeper'S House Old Lighthouse	II*	1.1 km
Cliff Path Wall to Battery, East North East of Battery Cottages	II	1.7 km
Battery Cottages	II	1.8 km
Magazine and Privies About 15 Metres North East of Fog Signal Battery	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Marisco Castle, Keep and Bailey Walls listed?

Yes. Marisco Castle, Keep and Bailey Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1104957, first listed on 7 October 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Marisco Castle, Keep and Bailey Walls?

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