Grade II listed · North Devon

Litchdon Pottery Including Bottle Kilns and All Buildings on the Site

Litchdon Pottery Including Bottle Kilns and All Buildings on the Site is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 11 March 1987. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 52% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Litchdon Pottery Including Bottle Kilns and All Buildings on the Site
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385202
Date first listed	11 March 1987
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.07718, -4.05690 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385202

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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 Litchdon Pottery Including Bottle Kilns and All Buildings on the Site

Name	Grade	Distance
9, Litchdon Street	II	10 m
Exeter Inn	II	24 m
Imperial Hotel	II	35 m
Penrose Almhouses	I	49 m
Pump in Courtyard at Penrose Almshouses	II	54 m
1 and 2, Taw Vale Parade	II	54 m
3-11, Taw Vale Parade	II	65 m
Number 1 and House Adjoining on Right with Attached Walls and Railings	II	72 m
Garden Walls to Allotment to Rear of Penrose Almshouses	II	73 m
14 and 15, Litchdon Street	II	74 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Litchdon Pottery Including Bottle Kilns and All Buildings on the Site listed?

Yes. Litchdon Pottery Including Bottle Kilns and All Buildings on the Site is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385202, first listed on 11 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Litchdon Pottery Including Bottle Kilns and All Buildings on the Site?

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