Grade II listed · North Devon

Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to Church of St Matthew and the Old Schoolroom

Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to Church of St Matthew and the Old Schoolroom is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 14 March 1994. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 94% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to Church of St Matthew and the Old Schoolroom
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1203048
Date first listed	14 March 1994
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.19594, -4.16861 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1203048

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to Church of St Matthew and the Old Schoolroom, 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 Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to Church of St Matthew and the Old Schoolroom

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Matthew	II	11 m
The Old Schoolroom	II	16 m
Old Maids Cottage	II	61 m
Highfield Including Wall with 3 Bee Boles to Front Garden	II	289 m
The Old Mill	II	603 m
Smugglers Cottage	II	654 m
The White House	II	687 m
Mill and Granary Approximately 60 Metres North East of Damage Barton	II	1.4 km
Barn Approximately 40 Metres North of Damage Barton	II*	1.4 km
Garden Walls to North of Damage Barton	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to Church of St Matthew and the Old Schoolroom listed?

Yes. Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to Church of St Matthew and the Old Schoolroom is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1203048, first listed on 14 March 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to Church of St Matthew and the Old Schoolroom?

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.