Grade II listed · North Devon

Writing Hut of Henry Williamson

Writing Hut of Henry Williamson is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 24 July 2014. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 99% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Writing Hut of Henry Williamson
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1420673
Date first listed	24 July 2014
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.14550, -4.18919 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1420673

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Writing Hut of Henry Williamson

Name	Grade	Distance
Incledon Cottage and Kentisbury Cottage	II	695 m
Incledon Farm	II	710 m
Rock House	II	856 m
Rock Hill Cottage and Sunnyside	II	895 m
The Hive	II	935 m
St Georges House	II	939 m
Gatepiers and Flanking Walls and Railings Approximately 20 Metres East of St George House	II	946 m
Stable Close	II	975 m
Church of St George	I	986 m
Skirr Cottage, Clare Cottage and Verbena Cottage	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Writing Hut of Henry Williamson listed?

Yes. Writing Hut of Henry Williamson is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1420673, first listed on 24 July 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Writing Hut of Henry Williamson?

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.