Grade II listed · Mid Devon

Higher Woolsgrove Including Adjoining Summerhouse and Cob Garden Walls to South West

Higher Woolsgrove Including Adjoining Summerhouse and Cob Garden Walls to South West is a Grade II listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 26 August 1965. It is one of 2,371 Grade II entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 3% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHigher Woolsgrove Including Adjoining Summerhouse and Cob Garden Walls to South West
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1258762
Date first listed26 August 1965
Local planning authorityMid Devon
Location50.81349, -3.71465 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1258762

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 Higher Woolsgrove Including Adjoining Summerhouse and Cob Garden Walls to South West

NameGradeDistance
Farmbuildings Adjoining to North West of Woolsgrove FarmhouseII220 m
Woolsgrove FarmhouseII228 m
Barn Approximately 150 Metres South East of Woolsgrove FarmhouseII299 m
The BeaconII551 m
Hare CottageII579 m
Fisher CottageII579 m
ShoplandsII603 m
StaddlestonesII610 m
Mortimers SnowsII668 m
Brandirons Corner CottageII731 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Woolsgrove Including Adjoining Summerhouse and Cob Garden Walls to South West listed?
Yes. Higher Woolsgrove Including Adjoining Summerhouse and Cob Garden Walls to South West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1258762, first listed on 26 August 1965. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Higher Woolsgrove Including Adjoining Summerhouse and Cob Garden Walls to South West?
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.