Grade II listed · East Devon

Gate Piers to Old Escot House

Gate Piers to Old Escot House is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 22 February 1955. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 11% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers to Old Escot House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1162935
Date first listed	22 February 1955
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.76693, -3.29707 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1162935

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Gate Piers to Old Escot House, 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 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 Gate Piers to Old Escot House

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Fairmile Inn	II	67 m
Row of Cottages East of Fairmile Inn	II	110 m
Mill Farm	II	130 m
The Mill	II	138 m
Church of St Philip and St James	II	267 m
Gate Posts and Railings Approximately 4 Metres South of Escot Front Lodge	II	590 m
Escot Front Lodge	II	594 m
Hawthorn Cottage	II*	616 m
Escot Cottages	II	640 m
Coach House, Stables and Servant Cottages Approximately 140 Metres South West of Escot	II	976 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers to Old Escot House listed?

Yes. Gate Piers to Old Escot House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1162935, first listed on 22 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers to Old Escot House?

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