Grade II listed · South Hams

The Dower House

The Dower House is a Grade II listed building in South Hams, first listed on 27 February 1974. It is one of 2,615 Grade II entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 30% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Dower House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1212771
Date first listed	27 February 1974
Local planning authority	South Hams
Location	50.23550, -3.76843 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1212771

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on The Dower House, 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 The Dower House

Name	Grade	Distance
End House	II	6 m
Ferry View	II	9 m
46 Bakerswell	II	15 m
47 Bakerswell	II	18 m
No. 48 Bakerswell and Cliff Cottage	II	24 m
Former Look Out Tower Incorporated with Tower House at Corner of Newton Road	II	65 m
Salcombe War Memorial and Shelter	II	69 m
Outbuilding in Grounds of Marine Hotel to South	II	88 m
The Grange	II*	106 m
Tower House in Grounds of Stonehanger	II	115 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dower House listed?

Yes. The Dower House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1212771, first listed on 27 February 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Dower House?

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.