Grade II listed · Exeter

1a, Barnfield Crescent

1a, Barnfield Crescent is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 29 January 1953. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 6% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name1a, Barnfield Crescent
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1169431
Date first listed29 January 1953
Local planning authorityExeter
Location50.72335, -3.52570 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1169431

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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 1a, Barnfield Crescent

NameGradeDistance
1, Barnfield CrescentII15 m
22-24 Southernhay EastII28 m
2-6, Barnfield CrescentII*42 m
Chichester PlaceII*43 m
25 Southernhay EastII52 m
26 Southernhay EastII64 m
27 and 28, Southernhay EastII78 m
Southernhay Congregational ChurchII89 m
30-35, Southernhay EastII118 m
13-24 Southernhay WestII*123 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1a, Barnfield Crescent listed?
Yes. 1a, Barnfield Crescent is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1169431, first listed on 29 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 1a, Barnfield Crescent?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Exeter, 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.