Grade II listed · Exeter

Lamp Post Beside the Church of St Mary Steps

Lamp Post Beside the Church of St Mary Steps is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 18 June 1974. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 27% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lamp Post Beside the Church of St Mary Steps
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1223956
Date first listed	18 June 1974
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.71983, -3.53466 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1223956

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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 Lamp Post Beside the Church of St Mary Steps

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary Steps	I	9 m
5 and 7, West Street	II*	11 m
24, West Street	II	14 m
1 and 3, West Street	II	20 m
20 and 22, West Street	II	20 m
14-18, West Street	II	30 m
Street Surface	II	31 m
12, West Street	II	37 m
10, West Street	II	42 m
4-8, West Street	II	51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamp Post Beside the Church of St Mary Steps listed?

Yes. Lamp Post Beside the Church of St Mary Steps is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1223956, first listed on 18 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lamp Post Beside the Church of St Mary Steps?

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