Grade II* listed · Teignbridge

Swete Sigford

Swete Sigford is a Grade II* listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 13 December 2001. It is one of 161 Grade II* entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 98% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swete Sigford
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1389617
Date first listed	13 December 2001
Local planning authority	Teignbridge
Location	50.55751, -3.72176 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1389617

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Teignbridge will require for your works on Swete Sigford, 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 Swete Sigford

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn at Swete Sigford	II	31 m
Higher Sigford Farmhouse	II	110 m
Direction Post at Centre of Five Crossroads	II	404 m
Pair of Gate Posts About 30 Metres South West of Great Lounston Farmhouse	II	637 m
Little Grey House	II	743 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	755 m
East Lounston Farmhouse	II	777 m
Barn at East Lounston Farm, About 3 Metres North East of East Lounston Farmhouse	II	794 m
Direction Post at North East Corner of Sigford Crossroads	II	877 m
Oxenham Farmhouse, Including Outbuilding at South East End	II	939 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Swete Sigford listed?

Yes. Swete Sigford is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1389617, first listed on 13 December 2001. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Swete Sigford?

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