Grade II listed · Teignbridge

Higher Mill, East Block

Higher Mill, East Block is a Grade II listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 6 January 1983. It is one of 2,701 Grade II entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 27% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Higher Mill, East Block
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1292182
Date first listed	6 January 1983
Local planning authority	Teignbridge
Location	50.49248, -3.77854 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1292182

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 Mill, East Block

Name	Grade	Distance
Higher Mill, Including Walls to Leat at North End and Remains of Machinery	II	33 m
Launder on Piers Rear of Nos 6-9 (Consecutive) and Higher Mill	II	41 m
6-9, Higher Mill Lane	II	45 m
Guest House at Buckfast Abbey	II	111 m
Buckfast Abbey Farmhouse	II	129 m
North Gate, Buckfast Abbey	II	135 m
Cross Approximately 40 Metres West of St Mary'S Abbey Church	II	136 m
South Gate, Buckfast Abbey	II	142 m
Cross Approximately 30 Metres North West of St Mary'S Abbey Church	II	146 m
Range of Buildings to South of Abbot'S Tower, Buckfast Abbey	II	187 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Mill, East Block listed?

Yes. Higher Mill, East Block is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1292182, first listed on 6 January 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Higher Mill, East Block?

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