Grade II listed · Exeter

Institute in Centre of North East Range at Wyvern Barracks

Institute in Centre of North East Range at Wyvern Barracks 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
FieldValue
NameInstitute in Centre of North East Range at Wyvern Barracks
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1224138
Date first listed18 June 1974
Local planning authorityExeter
Location50.71194, -3.51073 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1224138

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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 Institute in Centre of North East Range at Wyvern Barracks

NameGradeDistance
Former North West Gunners Barracks (Building 11) Wyvern BarracksII165 m
Guard House and Attached Wall, Wyvern BarracksII168 m
Former South East Gunners Barracks (Building 1), Wyvern BarracksII170 m
Entrance Gates and Screen Walls at Wyvern BarracksII189 m
Prospect PlaceII251 m
The GrangeII299 m
Red HouseII312 m
197, Topsham RoadII365 m
199, Topsham RoadII371 m
VarnelloII378 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Institute in Centre of North East Range at Wyvern Barracks listed?
Yes. Institute in Centre of North East Range at Wyvern Barracks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1224138, 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 Institute in Centre of North East Range at Wyvern Barracks?
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.