Grade II listed · Exeter

Brick Built Water Tower in the Grounds of Digby Hospital

Brick Built Water Tower in the Grounds of Digby Hospital is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 9 July 1998. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 88% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Brick Built Water Tower in the Grounds of Digby Hospital
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375632
Date first listed	9 July 1998
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.71061, -3.48179 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375632

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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 Brick Built Water Tower in the Grounds of Digby Hospital

Name	Grade	Distance
Digby House	II	188 m
Chapel at Digby Hospital	II	262 m
Gates and Gatepiers to Digby Hospital	II	284 m
Lodge Detached from Digby Hospital	II	303 m
Digby Hospital	II	360 m
Newcourt House	II	949 m
Chapel of St Loye	II	1.2 km
The Homestead	II	1.3 km
Wear House (Exeter Country Club)	II*	1.3 km
39 and 41, Wonford Street	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Brick Built Water Tower in the Grounds of Digby Hospital listed?

Yes. Brick Built Water Tower in the Grounds of Digby Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375632, first listed on 9 July 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Brick Built Water Tower in the Grounds of Digby Hospital?

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