Grade II listed · North Devon

Middle Knightacott Farmhouse and Front Garden Wall to South East

Middle Knightacott Farmhouse and Front Garden Wall to South East is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 18 March 1986. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 39% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Middle Knightacott Farmhouse and Front Garden Wall to South East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1317737
Date first listed	18 March 1986
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.13554, -3.93203 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1317737

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Middle Knightacott Farmhouse and Front Garden Wall to South East, 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 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 Middle Knightacott Farmhouse and Front Garden Wall to South East

Name	Grade	Distance
Range of Farmbuildings, Used As Shippons and Store Sheds. Attached to and Extending South-East from Middle Knightacott Farmhouse	II	24 m
Sprecott Farmhouse	II	871 m
Hunnacott Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Church of St Peter	II	1.5 km
Church House	II	1.6 km
Town Tenement and barn adjoining to east	II	1.7 km
Barnfield Cottage	II	1.9 km
Newhouse, Including Front Garden Area Wall	II	2.0 km
Brinscombe Farmhouse	II	2.1 km
Smythapark House	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Knightacott Farmhouse and Front Garden Wall to South East listed?

Yes. Middle Knightacott Farmhouse and Front Garden Wall to South East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1317737, first listed on 18 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Middle Knightacott Farmhouse and Front Garden Wall to South East?

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.