Grade II listed · North Devon

Group of 4 Pairs of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Stevens, Jones and Brayley Graves and Single Headstone to James Brayley Approximately 3 Metres West of Tower to Church of St Michael

Group of 4 Pairs of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Stevens, Jones and Brayley Graves and Single Headstone to James Brayley Approximately 3 Metres West of Tower to Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 13 April 1987. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 60% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Group of 4 Pairs of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Stevens, Jones and Brayley Graves and Single Headstone to James Brayley Approximately 3 Metres West of Tower to Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1161217
Date first listed	13 April 1987
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.06603, -3.88938 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1161217

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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 Group of 4 Pairs of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Stevens, Jones and Brayley Graves and Single Headstone to James Brayley Approximately 3 Metres West of Tower to Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Michael	II	22 m
Group of 3 Chest Tombs to Smyth, Huxtable and Brownscombe Families Approximately 5 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Michael	II	31 m
Church Cottages	II	45 m
Higher Pitt Farmhouse	II	56 m
Lower Pitt Farmhouse Including Range of Outbuildings Adjoining at Left (West) End	II	76 m
Crossbury Cottages	II	240 m
Crossbury Farmhouse	II	734 m
Bank Barn Approximately 40 Metres South East of Crossbury Farmhouse	II	771 m
West Buckland School	II	950 m
Middlecott Farmhouse	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Group of 4 Pairs of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Stevens, Jones and Brayley Graves and Single Headstone to James Brayley Approximately 3 Metres West of Tower to Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Group of 4 Pairs of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Stevens, Jones and Brayley Graves and Single Headstone to James Brayley Approximately 3 Metres West of Tower to Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1161217, first listed on 13 April 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Group of 4 Pairs of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Stevens, Jones and Brayley Graves and Single Headstone to James Brayley Approximately 3 Metres West of Tower to Church of St Michael?

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