Grade II* listed · South Hams

Christopher Martin Memorial

Christopher Martin Memorial is a Grade II* listed building in South Hams, first listed on 26 April 1993. It is one of 137 Grade II* entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 82% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChristopher Martin Memorial
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1108324
Date first listed26 April 1993
Local planning authoritySouth Hams
Location50.45028, -3.69556 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1108324

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Christopher Martin Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Swan FountainII97 m
Donkey sculptureII112 m
Gardener'S Bothy About 110 Metres South of Dartington HallII141 m
Summerhouse About 90 Metres South South East of Dartington HallII144 m
Shapter Headstone Approximately 7 Metres West of Tower of Former Church of St MaryII165 m
Dartington HallI165 m
Tower of Former Church of St Mary Immediately West of Dartington HallI169 m
Anonymous Headstone Approximately 15 Metres North of Tower of Former Church of St MaryII175 m
Adams Headstone Approximately 12 Metres North of Tower of Former Church of St MaryII182 m
Dartington Hall SubstationII229 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Christopher Martin Memorial listed?
Yes. Christopher Martin Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1108324, first listed on 26 April 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Christopher Martin Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Hams, 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.