Grade II listed · Torridge

Ratten Headstone and Footstone Approximately 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity

Ratten Headstone and Footstone Approximately 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 26 January 1989. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 65% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ratten Headstone and Footstone Approximately 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1162788
Date first listed	26 January 1989
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.87314, -4.29724 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1162788

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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 Ratten Headstone and Footstone Approximately 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity

Name	Grade	Distance
Pair of Reed Headstones Approximately 7 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity	II	11 m
Downing Headstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of Holy Trinity	II	22 m
Church of Holy Trinity	II*	25 m
Churchyard Wall and Lych Gate to West of Church of Holy Trinity	II	57 m
Strawberry Bank Strawberry Bank (Thatched Cottage) Thatched Cottage	II	477 m
Milton Mill Cottage	II	706 m
Milton House	II	1.2 km
Ley Farm	II	1.3 km
Mentmore Lodge	II	1.5 km
Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres West of Church of St James	II	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ratten Headstone and Footstone Approximately 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity listed?

Yes. Ratten Headstone and Footstone Approximately 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1162788, first listed on 26 January 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ratten Headstone and Footstone Approximately 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity?

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.