Grade I listed · West Devon

Rockery and Grotto

Rockery and Grotto is a Grade I listed building in West Devon, first listed on 7 November 1985. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 22% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rockery and Grotto
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1165212
Date first listed	7 November 1985
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.58550, -4.27507 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1165212

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on Rockery and Grotto, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Rockery and Grotto

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables to the North of Endsleigh House	I	69 m
Retaining Wall to the Raised Garden to the South West of Endsleigh House	I	79 m
The Salmon Larder and Ice House	I	94 m
Endsleigh House Including Terrace Wall to the South East and Wall to the North East	I	98 m
Well House Stone Pier and Rustic Seat in the Dairy Dell	II	100 m
Sundial in the Garden to the South of Endsleigh House	II*	109 m
Endsleigh Lodge	II	110 m
The Dairy Dell Cottage	II*	119 m
Retaining Wall on the Terrace to the Terrace to the South East of Endsleigh House	II*	139 m
The Shell House and Grotto	I	293 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rockery and Grotto listed?

Yes. Rockery and Grotto is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1165212, first listed on 7 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rockery and Grotto?

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