Grade II listed · South Hams

Milestone Immediately South West of Higher Asherne (Grid Ref 839 466)

Milestone Immediately South West of Higher Asherne (Grid Ref 839 466) is a Grade II listed building in South Hams, first listed on 25 March 1991. It is one of 2,615 Grade II entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 74% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milestone Immediately South West of Higher Asherne (Grid Ref 839 466)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1165644
Date first listed	25 March 1991
Local planning authority	South Hams
Location	50.30808, -3.63126 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1165644

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Milestone Immediately South West of Higher Asherne (Grid Ref 839 466), 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 Milestone Immediately South West of Higher Asherne (Grid Ref 839 466)

Name	Grade	Distance
Fairholm, Seaview Cottage and the Nook	II	217 m
Coxs Farmhouse	II	256 m
Kings Arms and Clifton House Stores	II	261 m
Cottage and Store Immediately North East of Kings Arms Public House	II	278 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	282 m
Glen Cottage and Adjoining House to South West	II	314 m
The Longhouse	II	320 m
Asherne	II	355 m
Church of St Michael	II	391 m
Summerhill Including Garden Area Wall to South	II	629 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milestone Immediately South West of Higher Asherne (Grid Ref 839 466) listed?

Yes. Milestone Immediately South West of Higher Asherne (Grid Ref 839 466) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1165644, first listed on 25 March 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milestone Immediately South West of Higher Asherne (Grid Ref 839 466)?

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