Grade II listed · Torridge

Shebbear College Eastern Range (Former Printing Works)

Shebbear College Eastern Range (Former Printing Works) 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	Shebbear College Eastern Range (Former Printing Works)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1162540
Date first listed	25 March 1988
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.86408, -4.20400 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1162540

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Shebbear College Eastern Range (Former Printing Works), 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 Shebbear College Eastern Range (Former Printing Works)

Name	Grade	Distance
Shebbear College South East Range	II	23 m
Gate Piers Immediately to South East of Shebbear College	II	39 m
Row of 4 Headstones to Members of the Thorne Family Immediately to North of Lake Methodist Chapel	II	261 m
Goamans Cottages	II	1.1 km
Church of St Michael	II*	1.2 km
Pittbridge	II	1.2 km
West Pennicknold Including Adjoing Barn	II	1.3 km
Glebe House the Old Glebe	II	1.3 km
Buckland Manor	II*	1.5 km
Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Shebbear College Eastern Range (Former Printing Works) listed?

Yes. Shebbear College Eastern Range (Former Printing Works) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1162540, 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 Shebbear College Eastern Range (Former Printing Works)?

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.