Grade II listed · Torridge

Hearn Head and Footstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Petrock

Hearn Head and Footstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Petrock is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 25 March 1988. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 52% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hearn Head and Footstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Petrock
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1104534
Date first listed	25 March 1988
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.86266, -4.11409 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1104534

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Hearn Head and Footstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Petrock, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Hearn Head and Footstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Petrock

Name	Grade	Distance
Palmer Headstone Approximately 4 Metres South of Church of St Petrock	II	11 m
Church of St Petroc	II*	15 m
Darnacott Headstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Petrock Porch	II	18 m
Church Gate	II	41 m
Petrockstowe War Memorial	II	45 m
The Square	II	64 m
16, 17 and 18 The Village	II	65 m
The Square	II	74 m
Higher Cottage Rose Cottage	II	78 m
Rectory Farm	II	511 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hearn Head and Footstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Petrock listed?

Yes. Hearn Head and Footstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Petrock is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1104534, first listed on 25 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hearn Head and Footstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Petrock?

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