Not Listed But Loved

Most of us have heard of ‘Listed Buildings’, where Historic England identify buildings with special architectural and historic interest, and make sure that it is protected for future generations. We are lucky enough to be surrounded by historical significance, with 180 listed buildings in Newton Abbot!

But there are many less obvious features which contribute to the town’s unique character but which aren’t currently safeguarded. Examples could include the livestock market’s iconic cattle and sheep sculpture, old street name signs or architectural features.

Historic England wants local authorities to identify ‘non-designated heritage assets’ such as buildings, monuments, sites, places, areas or landscapes. They do not have to be old and can even include graffiti.

Newton Abbot Town Council are working on a list of items to be added to the official Local Register of Non-designated Heritage Assets, and we need YOUR help.

‘We want the public to tell us about parts of the town which they believe help define its character. Our aim is to compile a register so that when a planning application poses a threat we can demonstrate that people really want these features to stay.

We can’t do this without the Newton Abbot community getting involved, we need them to tell us what’s loved but not listed.

Having a feature on the register won’t guarantee its future but it will certainly improve the chances.’

Cllr Ann Jones

Submissions will be assessed by a panel, including Town Councillors and our Museum Curator, with the approved list published and reviewed annually by Newton Abbot Town Council. Owners of properties recommended for inclusion will be able to challenge the move

2024 Community Heritage Register

Lucy Reynell Widow’s Houses (36,38,40,42 Torquay Road)

All Saints Marsh Primary School

Bakers Park

82 Queen Street

Bradley Mills

No 67 – 69 Queens Court, Queen Street, and 71 and 73 Queen Street

40-44 Devon Square

GWR Workshops (Teignbridge Propeller)

Signal Gantry

Former Electricity Meter Testing Building, Wharf Road

Wolborough Barton Farm

Wolborough Primary School

Wall Post Box- 5 South Road

Wall Post Box- College Road and Church Road

Pillar Box- East Street

Wall Post Box- College Road and Laureston Road

Wall Post Box- Forde Close

Reynell Boundary Stone- Twickenham Road

Reynell Boundary Stone- St Marychurch Road/Newtake Rise

Reynell Boundary Stone- Swanborough Road

Reynell Boundary Stone-  Torrington House

Got an idea? Check the criteria here

Fill out this form to submit an asset:

Problem with the form? You can download the form here instead and email it directly to [email protected]

Want to know more about Non- Designated Heritage Assets? Find the official guidelines here