Grade I listed · North Devon

Church of St Augustine

Church of St Augustine 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	Church of St Augustine
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1107743
Date first listed	25 February 1965
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.09996, -4.14067 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1107743

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Church of St Augustine, 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 Augustine

Name	Grade	Distance
Gravestone to Edward Capern, Approximately 12 Metres South of East End of Heanton Punchardon Church	II	27 m
Churchyard Cross Approximately 20 Metres South of West Tower of Heanton Punchardon Parish Church	II	34 m
Churchyard Cross Circa 35 Metres South of South Porch of Heanton Punchardon Parish Church	II	41 m
Cowlers	II	66 m
Monks Cottage	II	76 m
Thatches	II	86 m
Westacombe Cottage	II	162 m
Eastacombe Farmhouse and Adjoining Granaries and Pump House	II	207 m
Stables Approximately 15 Metres South-East of Eastacombe Farmhouse	II	243 m
Linhay Approximately 20 Metres East of Eastacombe Farmhouse	II	258 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Augustine listed?

Yes. Church of St Augustine is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1107743, 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 Church of St Augustine?

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.