Grade II* listed · North Devon

Church of St Peter and St Mary Magdalene including the Doddridge Library

Church of St Peter and St Mary Magdalene including the Doddridge Library is a Grade II* listed building in North Devon, first listed on 19 January 1951. It is one of 128 Grade II* entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 0% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter and St Mary Magdalene including the Doddridge Library
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1385251
Date first listed	19 January 1951
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.08016, -4.05953 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385251

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Church of St Peter and St Mary Magdalene including the Doddridge Library, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Church of St Peter and St Mary Magdalene including the Doddridge Library

Name	Grade	Distance
Iron Bollards Across Northern End of Lane to West of Church House	II	25 m
1-16, Butchers Row	II	29 m
24, High Street	II	29 m
25 and 25a, High Street	II	30 m
22 and 23, High Street	II	31 m
Gates and Gate Piers at West Entrance to Paternoster Row	II	33 m
26 and 27, High Street	II	35 m
Church House	II	35 m
Rear Part Only	II	35 m
Building Behind Number 19 High Street	II	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter and St Mary Magdalene including the Doddridge Library listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter and St Mary Magdalene including the Doddridge Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1385251, first listed on 19 January 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Peter and St Mary Magdalene including the Doddridge Library?

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.