Grade I listed · Torridge

Church of the Holy Trinity

Church of the Holy Trinity is a Grade I listed building in Torridge, first listed on 4 October 1960. It is one of 28 Grade I entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 13% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of the Holy Trinity
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1171583
Date first listed4 October 1960
Local planning authorityTorridge
Location50.97816, -4.18476 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1171583

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Church of the Holy Trinity, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of the Holy Trinity

NameGradeDistance
Humphreys Monument in the Churchyard Approx 9m N of Vestry of Church of the Holy TrinityII18 m
Weare Giffard War MemorialII20 m
Gatehouse Approx 15m to Se of Weare Giffard HallI57 m
Weare Giffard HallI58 m
Wall Attached to W of Gatehouse, and to S of Weare Giffard Hall.II68 m
Outbuilding Approx 10m W of Weare Giffard Hall.II93 m
Little Hill CottageII413 m
Barn and Shippon Approx 12m Ne of Rendle'S Down FarmhouseII507 m
Rendle'S Down Farmhouse and Attached OutbuildingII538 m
Treasury LodgeII576 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Holy Trinity listed?
Yes. Church of the Holy Trinity is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1171583, first listed on 4 October 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of the 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.