Grade II listed · West Devon

The Walls, Paths and Steps of Gardens North North East of Castle Drogo

The Walls, Paths and Steps of Gardens North North East of Castle Drogo is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 4 March 1988. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 84% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Walls, Paths and Steps of Gardens North North East of Castle Drogo
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1106088
Date first listed	4 March 1988
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.69753, -3.80774 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1106088

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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 The Walls, Paths and Steps of Gardens North North East of Castle Drogo

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables and Coach House Garages Approximately 100 Metres North of Castle Drogo	II	210 m
Castle Cottage	II	256 m
Castle Drogo	I	299 m
Wisedom Cottages	II	424 m
Gibhouse Cottage	II	627 m
Bowden Farmhouse	II	665 m
Barn Approximately 4 Metres West of Coombe Farmhouse	II	696 m
Coombe Farmhouse	II*	713 m
Whiddon Park Deer Park Wall Between Sx 723 889 and Sx 722 894	II*	956 m
Coach House and Stable Adjoining Rear East Corner of Whiddonpark House	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Walls, Paths and Steps of Gardens North North East of Castle Drogo listed?

Yes. The Walls, Paths and Steps of Gardens North North East of Castle Drogo is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1106088, first listed on 4 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Walls, Paths and Steps of Gardens North North East of Castle Drogo?

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