Grade II listed · East Devon

Vincent Headstone Approximately 4 Metres North of Tower of Church of St John

Vincent Headstone Approximately 4 Metres North of Tower of Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 16 March 1988. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 82% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Vincent Headstone Approximately 4 Metres North of Tower of Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1098196
Date first listed	16 March 1988
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.86847, -3.07364 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1098196

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 Vincent Headstone Approximately 4 Metres North of Tower of Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Illegible Headstone Approximately 1 Metre North of Aisle of Church of St John	II	7 m
Loriam Headstone Approximately 4 Metres West of the Tower of the Church of St John	II	9 m
Illegible Headstone 6 Metres North of Aisle of the Church of St John	II	11 m
Glebe Farmhouse	II	19 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	20 m
Lych Gate to Churchyard of the Church of St John	II	21 m
Berry Headstone Approximately 1 Metre North-East of Vestry of the Church of St John	II	30 m
Speller Headstone Approximately 1 Metre East of the South Transept of the Church of St John	II	31 m
The Yarcombe Inn	II	33 m
2 Adjacent Chest Tombs Approximately 3.5 Metres East of the Chancel of the Church of St John	II	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Vincent Headstone Approximately 4 Metres North of Tower of Church of St John listed?

Yes. Vincent Headstone Approximately 4 Metres North of Tower of Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1098196, first listed on 16 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Vincent Headstone Approximately 4 Metres North of Tower of Church of St John?

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