Grade I listed · North Devon

Acland Barton and Chapel

Acland Barton and Chapel is a Grade I listed building in North Devon, first listed on 25 February 1965. It is one of 50 Grade I entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 6% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Acland Barton and Chapel
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1107676
Date first listed	25 February 1965
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.07486, -4.00820 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1107676

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Acland Barton and Chapel, 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 Acland Barton and Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn About 10 Metres North West of Acland Barton	II	20 m
Stables with loft over approximately 5 metres south west of Acland Barton	II	29 m
Hall Cottage Including Garden Wall Adjoining at Right Gable End and Extending Approximately 10 Metres East	II	771 m
Westacott House and Barn Attached	II	877 m
Thornfield Barn	II	887 m
Willesleigh House and Upper Willesleigh	II	1.1 km
Harford Barton (Includes Adjoining Outbuildings to North)	II*	1.1 km
Great Lilly Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Thatch End and Wallbrook Cottage	II	1.4 km
Nonconformist Chapel	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Acland Barton and Chapel listed?

Yes. Acland Barton and Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1107676, first listed on 25 February 1965. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Acland Barton and Chapel?

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.