Grade I listed · South Hams

Bowringsleigh

Bowringsleigh is a Grade I listed building in South Hams, first listed on 25 October 1951. It is one of 78 Grade I entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 2% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBowringsleigh
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1170092
Date first listed25 October 1951
Local planning authoritySouth Hams
Location50.28577, -3.80132 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1170092

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Bowringsleigh, 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 Bowringsleigh

NameGradeDistance
Gate Piers Approximately 130 Metres the South of BowringsleighII148 m
Gate Piers to Bowringsleigh at Sx 719439 (Heddeswell Cross)II587 m
Church of All SaintsI826 m
Row of 7 Headstones Approximately 2 M East of Church of All SaintsII842 m
Old Stones and School Cottage Pay CottageII*889 m
Post Office and Manor HouseII898 m
Linham BarnII907 m
RokeII935 m
Granary Immediately to the North of Longbrook FarmhouseII992 m
Gate Piers and Garden Wall Immediately North East of Longbrook FarmhouseII1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bowringsleigh listed?
Yes. Bowringsleigh is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1170092, first listed on 25 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bowringsleigh?
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.