Grade II listed · Exeter

Wall of Topsham Sailing Club

Wall of Topsham Sailing Club is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 18 June 1974. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 27% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wall of Topsham Sailing Club
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1170188
Date first listed	18 June 1974
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.68324, -3.46705 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1170188

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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 Wall of Topsham Sailing Club

Name	Grade	Distance
14, Ferry Road	II	13 m
9, Exe Street	II	16 m
13, Ferry Road	II	17 m
14a, Ferry Road	II	19 m
18, Ferry Road	II	24 m
15, Ferry Road	II	24 m
Passage Inn	II	30 m
6 and 7, Exe Street	II	35 m
The Nail Cellars	II	40 m
Wall of No 9	II	41 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall of Topsham Sailing Club listed?

Yes. Wall of Topsham Sailing Club is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1170188, first listed on 18 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wall of Topsham Sailing Club?

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.