Grade I listed · Torridge

Weare Giffard Hall

Weare Giffard Hall is a Grade I listed building in Torridge, first listed on 16 January 1952. It is one of 28 Grade I entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 4% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Weare Giffard Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1171633
Date first listed	16 January 1952
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.97812, -4.18558 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1171633

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Weare Giffard Hall, 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 Weare Giffard Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall Attached to W of Gatehouse, and to S of Weare Giffard Hall.	II	26 m
Gatehouse Approx 15m to Se of Weare Giffard Hall	I	33 m
Outbuilding Approx 10m W of Weare Giffard Hall.	II	45 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	I	58 m
Humphreys Monument in the Churchyard Approx 9m N of Vestry of Church of the Holy Trinity	II	69 m
Weare Giffard War Memorial	II	78 m
Little Hill Cottage	II	407 m
Barn and Shippon Approx 12m Ne of Rendle'S Down Farmhouse	II	473 m
Rendle'S Down Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding	II	504 m
Treasury Lodge	II	528 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Weare Giffard Hall listed?

Yes. Weare Giffard Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1171633, first listed on 16 January 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Weare Giffard Hall?

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.