Grade I listed · North Devon

Church of St Hieritha

Church of St Hieritha is a Grade I listed building in North Devon, first listed on 20 February 1967. It is one of 50 Grade I entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 12% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Hieritha
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1273408
Date first listed20 February 1967
Local planning authorityNorth Devon
Location51.01347, -3.94588 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1273408

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Church of St Hieritha, 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 Church of St Hieritha

NameGradeDistance
Thorne Chest Tomb Circa 2 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St HierithaII17 m
Chapple Chest Tomb Circa 1 Metre South of South East Corner of South Transept of Church of St HierithaII18 m
Mair Gravestone Circa 1 Metre South of South Side of Chancel of Church of St HierithaII18 m
Shapland Gravestone Circa 3 Metres South of South East Corner of South Aisle of Church of St HierithaII23 m
Baker Gravestone Circa 3 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St HierithaII24 m
Lewis Gravestone Circa 4 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St HierithaII28 m
Cross Base and Cross Circa 8 Metres South of South Porch of Church of HierithaII34 m
Brayley Gravestone, Circa 8 Metres East of South East Corner of Chancel of Church of St HierithaII36 m
Chittlehampton War MemorialII36 m
Mildon Gravestone Circa 9 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St HierithaII37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Hieritha listed?
Yes. Church of St Hieritha is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1273408, first listed on 20 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Hieritha?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.