Grade II listed · Exeter

Former South East Gunners Barracks (Building 1), Wyvern Barracks

Former South East Gunners Barracks (Building 1), Wyvern Barracks is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 8 July 1998. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 88% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former South East Gunners Barracks (Building 1), Wyvern Barracks
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1109981
Date first listed	8 July 1998
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.71052, -3.51165 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1109981

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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 Former South East Gunners Barracks (Building 1), Wyvern Barracks

Name	Grade	Distance
Entrance Gates and Screen Walls at Wyvern Barracks	II	62 m
Former North West Gunners Barracks (Building 11) Wyvern Barracks	II	64 m
Guard House and Attached Wall, Wyvern Barracks	II	89 m
Prospect Place	II	139 m
Institute in Centre of North East Range at Wyvern Barracks	II	170 m
Red House	II	211 m
197, Topsham Road	II	272 m
199, Topsham Road	II	281 m
203 and 205, Topsham Road	II	326 m
Varnello	II	381 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former South East Gunners Barracks (Building 1), Wyvern Barracks listed?

Yes. Former South East Gunners Barracks (Building 1), Wyvern Barracks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1109981, first listed on 8 July 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former South East Gunners Barracks (Building 1), Wyvern Barracks?

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