Grade II* listed · East Devon

Bicton House, Devon School of Agriculture

Bicton House, Devon School of Agriculture is a Grade II* listed building in East Devon, first listed on 11 November 1952. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 7% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bicton House, Devon School of Agriculture
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1334023
Date first listed	11 November 1952
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.67010, -3.31684 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1334023

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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 Bicton House, Devon School of Agriculture

Name	Grade	Distance
Forge Approximately 50 Metres North East of Bicton House	II	141 m
The Hermitage Including Pond, Rockeries and Waterfalls to the South	II*	338 m
Gate Piers and Railings Adjoining to South of New Lodge	II	380 m
Palm House Including Greenhouse to South East and Terrace Walls to South West	I	478 m
Garden Ornaments and Furniture in the Italianate Gardens	II*	543 m
Orangery Including Hot Houses Adjoining to North West and South East	II*	563 m
Shell House Including Rockery to South West	II	655 m
Rolle Mausoleum Including the Ruins of the Old Church, Adjoining to West, the Whole Being Approximately 12 Metres West of the Church of St Mary	I	722 m
Cross Base Approximately 2 Metres South West of Rolle Mausoleum	II	724 m
Helman Headstone Approximately 4 Metres South of Rolle Mausoleum	II	731 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bicton House, Devon School of Agriculture listed?

Yes. Bicton House, Devon School of Agriculture is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1334023, first listed on 11 November 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bicton House, Devon School of Agriculture?

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