Grade II listed · Torridge

Metherel Headstone About 4 Metres East of the Church of St Giles

Metherel Headstone About 4 Metres East of the Church of St Giles is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 9 January 1986. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 36% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Metherel Headstone About 4 Metres East of the Church of St Giles
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1104694
Date first listed	9 January 1986
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.69306, -4.33215 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1104694

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Metherel Headstone About 4 Metres East of the Church of St Giles, 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 Metherel Headstone About 4 Metres East of the Church of St Giles

Name	Grade	Distance
Spettigue Headstone About 6 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St Giles	II	6 m
Church of St Giles	II*	12 m
Lillecrapp Headstone About 10 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St Giles	II	17 m
Palmer Chest Tomb About 3 Metres South of the Centre of the South Aisle of the Church of St Giles	II	24 m
Mill Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North North West of the Tower of the Church of St Giles	II	30 m
Mill Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North West of the Tower of the Church of St Giles	II	31 m
Cheriton Cottage	II	231 m
Farm Buildings Forming the Farmyard to the North of Pinslow Farmhouse	II	811 m
Farmbuilding About 25 Metres North West of Stack House	II	847 m
Pinslow Farmhouse	II	869 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Metherel Headstone About 4 Metres East of the Church of St Giles listed?

Yes. Metherel Headstone About 4 Metres East of the Church of St Giles is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1104694, first listed on 9 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Metherel Headstone About 4 Metres East of the Church of St Giles?

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.