Grade I listed · South Hams

Elizabethan House and Local Museum

Elizabethan House and Local Museum is a Grade I listed building in South Hams, first listed on 7 January 1952. It is one of 78 Grade I entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 3% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameElizabethan House and Local Museum
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1235946
Date first listed7 January 1952
Local planning authoritySouth Hams
Location50.43129, -3.68667 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1235946

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Elizabethan House and Local Museum, 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 Elizabethan House and Local Museum

NameGradeDistance
68, Fore StreetII*6 m
72, Fore StreetII7 m
66, Fore StreetII11 m
74, Fore StreetII16 m
64, Fore StreetII*17 m
Priory Gate HouseII*18 m
67, Fore StreetII20 m
Manor CottageII22 m
63, Fore StreetII23 m
69, Fore StreetII23 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Elizabethan House and Local Museum listed?
Yes. Elizabethan House and Local Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1235946, first listed on 7 January 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Elizabethan House and Local Museum?
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.