Grade II listed · South Hams

Brutus Stone to Front of Nos 51/53

Brutus Stone to Front of Nos 51/53 is a Grade II listed building in South Hams, first listed on 16 March 1978. It is one of 2,615 Grade II entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 33% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Brutus Stone to Front of Nos 51/53
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1235698
Date first listed	16 March 1978
Local planning authority	South Hams
Location	50.43131, -3.68591 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1235698

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Brutus Stone to Front of Nos 51/53, 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 Brutus Stone to Front of Nos 51/53

Name	Grade	Distance
51, Fore Street	II	6 m
Nos 53a and 55a (Flats)	II	7 m
57, Fore Street	II	13 m
54, Fore Street	II*	15 m
52, Fore Street	II*	18 m
56, Fore Street	II	20 m
47, Fore Street	II	21 m
50, Fore Street	II*	22 m
48, Fore Street	II*	30 m
62, Fore Street	II	30 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brutus Stone to Front of Nos 51/53 listed?

Yes. Brutus Stone to Front of Nos 51/53 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1235698, first listed on 16 March 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Brutus Stone to Front of Nos 51/53?

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.