Grade II listed · North Devon

Higher Cowley Farmhouse Including Barn, a Shippon Attached to South West End.

Higher Cowley Farmhouse Including Barn, a Shippon Attached to South West End. is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 9 April 1987. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 55% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Higher Cowley Farmhouse Including Barn, a Shippon Attached to South West End.
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1106809
Date first listed	9 April 1987
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.18912, -3.95221 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1106809

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Higher Cowley Farmhouse Including Barn, a Shippon Attached to South West End.

Name	Grade	Distance
West Middleton Farmhouse Including Attached Stable Range at South East End	II	1.3 km
Walners Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Group of 6 Gravestones Circa 3-5 Metres South of South East Corner of Nave of Church of St Thomas	II	1.9 km
Church of St Thomas	II*	1.9 km
Slador Headstone Circa 5 Metres South of South West Corner of Nave of Church of St Thomas	II	1.9 km
Jewel Headstone Backing Onto East Side of South Porch of Church of St Thomas	II	1.9 km
Dennis Headstone Circa 5 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch of Church of St Thomas	II	1.9 km
Church House Used for Storage, Adjacent to North West Corner of Church of St Thomas	II	1.9 km
Crang Chest Tomb Circa 8 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Thomas	II	1.9 km
Harding and Sloley Chest Tomb, Immediately Adjacent to South Side of South Porch of Church of St Thomas	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Cowley Farmhouse Including Barn, a Shippon Attached to South West End. listed?

Yes. Higher Cowley Farmhouse Including Barn, a Shippon Attached to South West End. is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1106809, first listed on 9 April 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Higher Cowley Farmhouse Including Barn, a Shippon Attached to South West End.?

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