Grade II* listed · North Devon

Meshaw Barton and Walled Forecourt

Meshaw Barton and Walled Forecourt is a Grade II* listed building in North Devon, first listed on 20 February 1967. It is one of 128 Grade II* entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 12% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Meshaw Barton and Walled Forecourt
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1305732
Date first listed	20 February 1967
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	50.95952, -3.76073 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1305732

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Meshaw Barton and Walled Forecourt, 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 Meshaw Barton and Walled Forecourt

Name	Grade	Distance
Priest Cottage	II	322 m
Rosdene	II	598 m
Quince Cottage and Attached Cottage to Left	II	615 m
Former Forge Now Garage on Roadside Immediately North of Cottage to North of Quince Cottage	II	623 m
Narracott	II	704 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II	715 m
Blacklands Farmhouse Including Adjoining Barn and Engine-House	II	1.1 km
Gidley House (Marked on O S Map As Gidley Arms Inn)	II	1.4 km
Higher Kitcott Farmhouse Including Adjoining Stables	II	1.5 km
Whippenscot Farmhouse and Outbuilding Adjoining at West	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Meshaw Barton and Walled Forecourt listed?

Yes. Meshaw Barton and Walled Forecourt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1305732, 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 Meshaw Barton and Walled Forecourt?

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.