Grade II* listed · Mid Devon

Fursdon House

Fursdon House is a Grade II* listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 5 April 1966. It is one of 160 Grade II* entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 9% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Fursdon House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1253940
Date first listed	5 April 1966
Local planning authority	Mid Devon
Location	50.83129, -3.53284 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1253940

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Devon will require for your works on Fursdon House, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Fursdon House

Name	Grade	Distance
Fursdon Lodge	II	559 m
Terley	II	562 m
Cadbury House	II	645 m
Upcott Barton	II	707 m
Barn at Upcott Barton	II	722 m
Culverpark Cottage	II	823 m
Fursdon chest tomb and railings about 18 metres north east of the north east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	1.1 km
Mare Headstone About 10 Metres South East of the Chancel of the Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	1.1 km
Headstone About 7 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	1.1 km
Chamberlain Chest Tomb About 7 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Fursdon House listed?

Yes. Fursdon House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1253940, first listed on 5 April 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Fursdon House?

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.