Grade I listed · Mid Devon

Canonsleigh Priory Gatehouse

Canonsleigh Priory Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 24 October 1951. It is one of 48 Grade I entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 1% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCanonsleigh Priory Gatehouse
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1106457
Date first listed24 October 1951
Local planning authorityMid Devon
Location50.94828, -3.32958 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1106457

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Devon will require for your works on Canonsleigh Priory Gatehouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Canonsleigh Priory Gatehouse listed?
Yes. Canonsleigh Priory Gatehouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1106457, first listed on 24 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Canonsleigh Priory Gatehouse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Mid 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.