Grade I listed · West Devon

Higher Shilstone Farmhouse Including Stables and Garden Walls Adjoining to South

Higher Shilstone Farmhouse Including Stables and Garden Walls Adjoining to South is a Grade I listed building in West Devon, first listed on 20 February 1952. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 3% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHigher Shilstone Farmhouse Including Stables and Garden Walls Adjoining to South
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1307205
Date first listed20 February 1952
Local planning authorityWest Devon
Location50.69551, -3.89848 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1307205

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on Higher Shilstone Farmhouse Including Stables and Garden Walls Adjoining to South, 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 Higher Shilstone Farmhouse Including Stables and Garden Walls Adjoining to South

NameGradeDistance
Dung Pit Approximately 2 Metres South of Higher Shilstone FarmhouseII20 m
Barn, Calf House and Linhay Approximately 2 Metres South of Higher Shilstone FarmhouseII*27 m
EnsworthyII*654 m
Barn and Bakehouse Approximately 6 Metres South-East of EnsworthyII679 m
Footbridge at Sx 664 895II720 m
James Headstone Approximately 9 Metres South of Tower of Church of St MaryII950 m
Coombe Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of Nave of Church of St MaryII951 m
Initialled Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St MaryII962 m
Garret Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South South East of Chancel of Church of St MaryII968 m
Risso Headstone Approximately 7 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St MaryII970 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Shilstone Farmhouse Including Stables and Garden Walls Adjoining to South listed?
Yes. Higher Shilstone Farmhouse Including Stables and Garden Walls Adjoining to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1307205, first listed on 20 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Higher Shilstone Farmhouse Including Stables and Garden Walls Adjoining to South?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West 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.