Grade II listed · North Devon

Railings and Wall to the Old School to West of South Porch of Church of St Mary

Railings and Wall to the Old School to West of South Porch of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 29 September 1999. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 97% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings and Wall to the Old School to West of South Porch of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385319
Date first listed	29 September 1999
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.08835, -4.06290 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385319

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Railings and Wall to the Old School to West of South Porch of Church of St Mary, 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 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 Railings and Wall to the Old School to West of South Porch of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Railings to South of Churchyard Path	II	5 m
Medina	II	17 m
The Old School	II	18 m
Bull House	I	22 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	29 m
Railings and Lamp and Gates to North of Churchyard Path	II	38 m
Walls and Gate Piers and Gate to Pilton Abbey	II	41 m
Lake Cottages	II	41 m
Abbey Cottage	II	44 m
Lychgate and Walls	II	49 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings and Wall to the Old School to West of South Porch of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Railings and Wall to the Old School to West of South Porch of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385319, first listed on 29 September 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings and Wall to the Old School to West of South Porch of Church of St Mary?

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.