Grade II listed · North Devon

Foreland Point Lighthouse and Adjoining Retaining Walls

Foreland Point Lighthouse and Adjoining Retaining Walls is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 24 November 1988. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 85% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Foreland Point Lighthouse and Adjoining Retaining Walls
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1213091
Date first listed	24 November 1988
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.24538, -3.78670 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1213091

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Foreland Point Lighthouse and Adjoining Retaining Walls, 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 Foreland Point Lighthouse and Adjoining Retaining Walls

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of Saint John	II*	1.5 km
Kipscombe Farmhouse and Adjoining Outbuildings and Barn with Shippon	II	1.6 km
The Exmoor Sandpiper Inn	II	1.6 km
The Annexe Town Farm Cottages	II	1.7 km
Dewcombe	II	2.1 km
Coombe Farmhouse	II	2.5 km
Pair of Lime Kilns Approximately 200 Metres to East of Watersmeet House	II	2.6 km
Watersmeet House	II	2.6 km
The Old Farmhouse	II	2.7 km
Wilsham Farmhouse	II	2.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Foreland Point Lighthouse and Adjoining Retaining Walls listed?

Yes. Foreland Point Lighthouse and Adjoining Retaining Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1213091, first listed on 24 November 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Foreland Point Lighthouse and Adjoining Retaining Walls?

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.