Grade II listed · North Devon

Folly Approximately 100 Metres North of Roborough House

Folly Approximately 100 Metres North of Roborough House is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 16 November 1984. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 31% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Folly Approximately 100 Metres North of Roborough House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1317999
Date first listed	16 November 1984
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.09725, -4.04787 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1317999

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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 Folly Approximately 100 Metres North of Roborough House

Name	Grade	Distance
Summer House and Terrace 80 Metres North of Roborough House	II	48 m
Westaway Westaway Cottage	II	638 m
Blakewell Mill	II	699 m
Blatchford Mill House	II	761 m
Milestone at Ss 561 345 at Corner of Youings Drive	II	789 m
Bank Barn 10 Metres North West of Brightleycott Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
The Rock	II	1.3 km
Northfield Cottage	II	1.3 km
The Rock Including Terrace and Garden Walls	II	1.3 km
The Rock and Attached Terrace Railings	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Folly Approximately 100 Metres North of Roborough House listed?

Yes. Folly Approximately 100 Metres North of Roborough House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1317999, first listed on 16 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Folly Approximately 100 Metres North of Roborough House?

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.