The Old Chancel
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Old Chancel
The Old Chancel is one of 2 Grade I listed buildings in Sidmouth and about 9,341 in England. It was among the first 66 buildings in Sidmouth to be listed, on 12 October 1951. It stands in the Sidmouth Town Centre conservation area, designated in 1970. Within 400 metres are 1 more Grade I building and 122 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1289171↗Grade I is for buildings of exceptional interest, about 2.5% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 5 listed buildings in about 15 minutes
Sidmouth · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
18 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Grade I houses near Sidmouth
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about The Old Chancel
Is The Old Chancel listed?
Yes. The Old Chancel is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1289171), first listed on 12 October 1951.
Can you visit The Old Chancel?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
Is The Old Chancel in a conservation area?
Yes, the Sidmouth Town Centre conservation area, designated in 1970.
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