Grade II* listed · East Devon

Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Grade II* listed building in East Devon, first listed on 30 June 1961. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 15% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1165089
Date first listed30 June 1961
Local planning authorityEast Devon
Location50.64939, -3.42592 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1165089

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary listed?
Yes. Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1165089, first listed on 30 June 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
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.