Grade I listed · Teignbridge

Church of St Catherine of Alexandria

Church of St Catherine of Alexandria is a Grade I listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 4 September 1986. It is one of 51 Grade I entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 47% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Catherine of Alexandria
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1216459
Date first listed4 September 1986
Local planning authorityTeignbridge
Location50.73774, -3.60456 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1216459

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Teignbridge will require for your works on Church of St Catherine of Alexandria, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Catherine of Alexandria

NameGradeDistance
Sowden Chest Tomb About 5 Metres East of the Transept of the Church of St Catherine of AlexandriaII11 m
Sowden Chest Tomb About 5 Metres South of Tower of the Church of St Catherine of AlexandriaII11 m
Sundial About 3 Metres West of the Porch of the Church of St Catherine of AlexandriaII13 m
Group of 4 Sarcophagi About 7 Metres North West of the Tower of the Church of St Catherine of AlexandriaII18 m
Seward Chest Tomb About 11 Metres East of the Chancel of the Church of St Catherine of AlexandriaII21 m
Jones Headstone About 9 Metres South West of the East Churchyard GateII29 m
Cross Shaft About 25 Metres North East of the Church of St Catherine of AlexandriaII35 m
Barn to the East of Glebe HouseII*40 m
Glebe HouseII*56 m
Old BartonII61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Catherine of Alexandria listed?
Yes. Church of St Catherine of Alexandria is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1216459, first listed on 4 September 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Catherine of Alexandria?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Teignbridge, 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.