Grade II listed · North Devon

Kipscombe Farmhouse and Adjoining Outbuildings and Barn with Shippon

Kipscombe Farmhouse and Adjoining Outbuildings and Barn with Shippon is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 24 November 1988. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 85% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Kipscombe Farmhouse and Adjoining Outbuildings and Barn with Shippon
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1289214
Date first listed	24 November 1988
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.23230, -3.77755 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1289214

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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 Kipscombe Farmhouse and Adjoining Outbuildings and Barn with Shippon

Name	Grade	Distance
Dewcombe	II	573 m
Coombe Farmhouse	II	955 m
The Old Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Wilsham Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Church of Saint John	II*	1.3 km
The Exmoor Sandpiper Inn	II	1.3 km
The Annexe Town Farm Cottages	II	1.4 km
Foreland Point Lighthouse and Adjoining Retaining Walls	II	1.6 km
Packhorse Bridge Approximately 30 Metres to West of Leeford Bridge (That Part in Brendon Cp)	II	1.6 km
Leeford Bridge (That Part in Brendon Cp)	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Kipscombe Farmhouse and Adjoining Outbuildings and Barn with Shippon listed?

Yes. Kipscombe Farmhouse and Adjoining Outbuildings and Barn with Shippon is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1289214, first listed on 24 November 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Kipscombe Farmhouse and Adjoining Outbuildings and Barn with Shippon?

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.