Grade II listed · South Hams

Lychgate South of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Lychgate South of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade II listed building in South Hams, first listed on 21 May 1985. It is one of 2,615 Grade II entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 49% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lychgate South of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1324861
Date first listed	21 May 1985
Local planning authority	South Hams
Location	50.34824, -3.57255 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1324861

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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 Lychgate South of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Name	Grade	Distance
Sarah Roope'S Almshouses	II	15 m
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	II	21 m
Gateway North of the Priory	II	33 m
Mile Post Immediately South of Royal Dart Hotel	II	40 m
Royal Dart Hotel	II	50 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	51 m
Kingswear Station	II	60 m
Kittery Court Including Wall and Gateway Adjoining North West	II	81 m
Ashleigh Flat	II	230 m
Lamp Post Approximately 2.5 Metres to East of No 11	II	347 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate South of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury listed?

Yes. Lychgate South of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1324861, first listed on 21 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lychgate South of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Hams, 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.