Grade I listed · East Devon

Church of St Winifred

Church of St Winifred is a Grade I listed building in East Devon, first listed on 22 February 1955. It is one of 54 Grade I entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 11% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Winifred
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1309398
Date first listed22 February 1955
Local planning authorityEast Devon
Location50.69021, -3.14034 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1309398

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Church of St Winifred, 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 Winifred

NameGradeDistance
Leigh Chest Tomb Adjacent to the South Side of Tower of Church of St WinifredII5 m
Coffin Stone Approximately 2 Metres South of Nave of Church of St WinifredII9 m
Carslake Chest Tomb Adjacent to the South Side of Chancel of Church of St WinifredII9 m
Anonymous Chest Tomb Approximately 2 Metres Wouth of Chancel of Church of St WinifredII11 m
Lee Chest Tomb Approximately 400 Millimetres South of Porch of Church of St WinifredII11 m
2 Adjacent Brown Headstones Approximately 7 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St WinifredII13 m
Leigh Chest Tomb Adjacent to South Side of Chancel of Church of St WinifredII13 m
Carter Chest Tomb Approximately 2 Metres South of Porch of Church of St WinifredII16 m
Ham Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres South of Transept of Church of St WinifredII16 m
Illegible Headstone Approximately 8 Metres South of Tower of Church of St WinifredII17 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Winifred listed?
Yes. Church of St Winifred is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1309398, first listed on 22 February 1955. 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 Winifred?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East 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.