Grade II listed · Torridge

Main Building, Bideford and Torridge Hospital

Main Building, Bideford and Torridge Hospital is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 19 March 1973. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 22% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMain Building, Bideford and Torridge Hospital
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1200925
Date first listed19 March 1973
Local planning authorityTorridge
Location51.01526, -4.21186 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1200925

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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 Main Building, Bideford and Torridge Hospital

NameGradeDistance
Entrance Range to Bideford and Torridge HospitalII28 m
Front Wall with Railings to Bideford and Torridge HospitalII44 m
109 and 111, Meddon StreetII68 m
Nos 82-94 Moreton Cottages Including Front Garden Wall and Gate PiersII129 m
Bideford and District Angling Club, Attached Walls and GatepiersII259 m
48, 49 and 50, High StreetII274 m
Providence House Including Front Garden WallII280 m
Sewer Ventilation Pipe on Street Corner Adjacent to No 13 (Not Included)II283 m
Nos 43-47 Including Front Walls, Railings and Gate to Right Hand End of No 47II294 m
7 and 9, Honestone StreetII312 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Building, Bideford and Torridge Hospital listed?
Yes. Main Building, Bideford and Torridge Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1200925, first listed on 19 March 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Main Building, Bideford and Torridge Hospital?
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.