Grade II listed · Torridge

Downicarey Methodist Church and Schoolroom Adjoining at South East

Downicarey Methodist Church and Schoolroom Adjoining at South East is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 21 January 1986. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 39% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDownicarey Methodist Church and Schoolroom Adjoining at South East
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1164727
Date first listed21 January 1986
Local planning authorityTorridge
Location50.68812, -4.30823 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1164727

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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 Downicarey Methodist Church and Schoolroom Adjoining at South East

NameGradeDistance
Little SitcottII558 m
Huntsdown FarmhouseII725 m
Linda CottageII849 m
Cottage Adjoining Rose Cottage at the EastII963 m
Rose CottageII971 m
Slade Moor CottagesII997 m
Slades MoorII999 m
Stack HouseII1.1 km
Farmbuilding About 25 Metres North West of Stack HouseII1.2 km
Spettigue Headstone About 6 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St GilesII1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Downicarey Methodist Church and Schoolroom Adjoining at South East listed?
Yes. Downicarey Methodist Church and Schoolroom Adjoining at South East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1164727, first listed on 21 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Downicarey Methodist Church and Schoolroom Adjoining at South East?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Torridge, 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.