Grade II listed · West Devon

Lych gate to the Church of St Peter

Lych gate to the Church of St Peter is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 5 January 2024. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 100% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych gate to the Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1488362
Date first listed	5 January 2024
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.80007, -3.89670 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1488362

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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 Lych gate to the Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden Wall and Gate Piers to South East of Essington House	II	31 m
Town Hall Including Area Railings at Front	II	48 m
Essington House and Coach House Immediately to South West	II	50 m
Churchyard Cross	II	51 m
Church of St Peter	I	52 m
Clock Tower	II	76 m
No 1 and Adjoining Shop	II	89 m
12, the Square	II	94 m
10 and 11, the Square	II	97 m
15, The Square	II	100 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych gate to the Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Lych gate to the Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1488362, first listed on 5 January 2024. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lych gate to the Church of St Peter?

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