Grade I listed · Plymouth

Devonport Column

Devonport Column is a Grade I listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 25 January 1954. It is one of 24 Grade I entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 2% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDevonport Column
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1322008
Date first listed25 January 1954
Local planning authorityPlymouth
Location50.36910, -4.17648 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1322008

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Devonport Column

NameGradeDistance
Devonport Guildhall and Attached WallsI27 m
Crown and Column Public HouseII46 m
Oddfellows HallI54 m
Dockyard Wall Extending from East of Ropery Complex to East of Number 1 SlipII156 m
Former Devonport LibraryII157 m
Master Ropemakers House (S 103) and Attached Railings and Garden Wall Turncocks HouseII162 m
Former Devonport Market HouseII165 m
White Yarn House (S 135)II*167 m
15, Cumberland StreetII170 m
Wall Piers and Steps Approximately 300 Metres Long Parallel with Spinnning HouseII170 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Devonport Column listed?
Yes. Devonport Column is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1322008, first listed on 25 January 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Devonport Column?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Plymouth, 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.