Grade I listed · North Devon

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in North Devon, first listed on 20 February 1967. It is one of 50 Grade I entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 12% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1107268
Date first listed	20 February 1967
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	50.99954, -3.77188 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1107268

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Church of St Mary, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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.

Listed buildings near Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Lychgate, Gates and Churchyard Wall South and West of the Church of St Mary	II	29 m
Capitol Farmhouse Including Walls to Garden to the South	II	45 m
Crosse Cottage	II	47 m
Farmyard of C19 Farmbuildings West of Capitol Farmhouse	II	75 m
Victoria House	II	78 m
Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to the Churchyard East of the Church of St Mary	II	80 m
Porch House	II	90 m
The Retreat	II	95 m
Hills View	II	101 m
Island House	II	105 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1107268, first listed on 20 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary?

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.