Grade II listed · North Devon

Ruins of Chapel of St John the Baptist and Priest'S House

Ruins of Chapel of St John the Baptist and Priest'S House is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 25 February 1965. It is one of 2,499 Grade II 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	Ruins of Chapel of St John the Baptist and Priest'S House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1162774
Date first listed	25 February 1965
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.15152, -4.17079 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1162774

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Ruins of Chapel of St John the Baptist and Priest'S House

Name	Grade	Distance
Spreacombe Manor	II	191 m
The Lomas Mooring	II	1.2 km
Writing Hut of Henry Williamson	II	1.4 km
Higher Bullen	II	1.6 km
Barn 20 Metres West of Nethercott Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
Nethercott House	II	2.0 km
Nethercott Farmhouse and Attached Outbuildings	II	2.0 km
Cottage Approximately 15 Metres North-West of Nethercott Cottage	II	2.0 km
Nethercott Cottages	II	2.1 km
Dyer'S Farmhouse	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins of Chapel of St John the Baptist and Priest'S House listed?

Yes. Ruins of Chapel of St John the Baptist and Priest'S House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1162774, 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 Ruins of Chapel of St John the Baptist and Priest'S House?

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.