Grade II listed · Mid Devon

Spekes Cross Approximately 175 Metres North North East of Heywood House

Spekes Cross Approximately 175 Metres North North East of Heywood House is a Grade II listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 19 February 1986. It is one of 2,371 Grade II entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 46% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Spekes Cross Approximately 175 Metres North North East of Heywood House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1106580
Date first listed	19 February 1986
Local planning authority	Mid Devon
Location	50.89021, -3.88101 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1106580

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Devon will require for your works on Spekes Cross Approximately 175 Metres North North East of Heywood House, 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 Spekes Cross Approximately 175 Metres North North East of Heywood House

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate posts and gate approximately 40 metres east of Heyswood House	II	131 m
Heyswood House	II	162 m
Eggesford House	II	504 m
Eggesford Station	II	516 m
Taw Bridge	II	596 m
Stables Approximately 12 Metres South of Ford Farmhouse	II	644 m
Barn Approximately 8 Metres South-West of Ford Farmhouse	II	654 m
Bridge at Ss 683 114	II	660 m
Cow Shed Adjoining Ford Farmhouse Including Cob Wall Adjoining It to West	II	666 m
Ford Farmhouse	II	671 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Spekes Cross Approximately 175 Metres North North East of Heywood House listed?

Yes. Spekes Cross Approximately 175 Metres North North East of Heywood House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1106580, first listed on 19 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Spekes Cross Approximately 175 Metres North North East of Heywood House?

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.