Grade II* listed · North Devon

The Quay from Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head

The Quay from Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head is a Grade II* listed building in North Devon, first listed on 12 March 1990. It is one of 128 Grade II* entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 92% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Quay from Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1203010
Date first listed	12 March 1990
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.21048, -4.11430 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1203010

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Quay from Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head

Name	Grade	Distance
12, the Quay	II	26 m
Harbour Master'S Office and Ilfracombe Yacht Club	II	34 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	70 m
The Royal Britannia Hotel	II	91 m
3 and 4, Broad Street	II	112 m
St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse	I	119 m
Numbers 1 and 2 (Beach House)	II	140 m
8, Broad Street	II	142 m
3, 4 and 5, Britannia Row	II	145 m
Ship and Pilot Inn	II	146 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Quay from Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head listed?

Yes. The Quay from Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1203010, first listed on 12 March 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Quay from Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head?

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