Grade II* listed · Mid Devon

Bickleigh Castle Chapel Including Walls to Enclosure to South and West

Bickleigh Castle Chapel Including Walls to Enclosure to South and West is a Grade II* listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 28 August 1987. It is one of 160 Grade II* entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 73% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBickleigh Castle Chapel Including Walls to Enclosure to South and West
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1325639
Date first listed28 August 1987
Local planning authorityMid Devon
Location50.85092, -3.51153 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1325639

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Bickleigh Castle Chapel Including Walls to Enclosure to South and West

NameGradeDistance
Garden Walls, Gatepiers and Gates to the East of Bickleigh CastleII27 m
Bickleigh Castle GatehouseI42 m
Old CourtII*62 m
Bickleigh Castle, North RangeII62 m
Former Stable Block in Courtyard to the North West of Bickleigh CastleII77 m
Moat CottageII80 m
Willis FarmhouseII*471 m
Ivy CottageII490 m
HayridgeII498 m
Wells PlaceII500 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bickleigh Castle Chapel Including Walls to Enclosure to South and West listed?
Yes. Bickleigh Castle Chapel Including Walls to Enclosure to South and West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1325639, first listed on 28 August 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bickleigh Castle Chapel Including Walls to Enclosure to South and West?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Mid 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.