Grade II listed · Mid Devon

Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse

Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 4 November 1985. It is one of 2,371 Grade II entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 36% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1251223
Date first listed	4 November 1985
Local planning authority	Mid Devon
Location	50.89322, -3.70519 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1251223

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Westcott Farmhouse Including Byre and Linhay Adjoining to East	II	20 m
The Old Rectory	II	1.0 km
Church of St Peter	II*	1.1 km
Bramley Croft	II	1.1 km
Penford Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Hele Barton Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Mill Barton	II	1.3 km
Pyne Farmhouse Including Cob Garden Wall Adjoining to South	II*	1.4 km
Church of St David	II*	1.5 km
Milestone at Ss 787 123	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1251223, first listed on 4 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Linhay and Byre Approximate 15 Metres South of Westcott Farmhouse?

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