Grade II* listed · South Hams

Barn Immediately North of Compton Castle

Barn Immediately North of Compton Castle is a Grade II* listed building in South Hams, first listed on 21 May 1985. It is one of 137 Grade II* entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 49% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn Immediately North of Compton Castle
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1108518
Date first listed	21 May 1985
Local planning authority	South Hams
Location	50.47292, -3.60026 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1108518

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Barn Immediately North of Compton Castle, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Barn Immediately North of Compton Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Compton Castle	I	64 m
Castle Barton Hotel	II	136 m
Compton House Including Garden Area Railings Immediately South West	II	369 m
The Old House Including Walls Adjoining North West and South East	II	599 m
Higher Compton Barton	II	735 m
Love Lane House the Old Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Church House Inn	II	1.3 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to Church House Inn	II	1.3 km
Lychgate and Steps North East of Church of St John the Baptist	II	1.3 km
Holmeleigh Cottage	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn Immediately North of Compton Castle listed?

Yes. Barn Immediately North of Compton Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1108518, first listed on 21 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn Immediately North of Compton Castle?

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