Grade II listed · Teignbridge

The Rock, Including Garden Walls and Gate Piers

The Rock, Including Garden Walls and Gate Piers is a Grade II listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 6 January 1983. It is one of 2,701 Grade II entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 27% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Rock, Including Garden Walls and Gate Piers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1218182
Date first listed	6 January 1983
Local planning authority	Teignbridge
Location	50.48172, -3.77310 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218182

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Teignbridge will require for your works on The Rock, Including Garden Walls and Gate Piers, 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 The Rock, Including Garden Walls and Gate Piers

Name	Grade	Distance
Turnpike Stone Set Into Wall at Sx 7428 6614, South West of the Rock	II	27 m
Cropping Park, Including Railings to West and South	II	87 m
Flight of Steps to Church of Holy Trinity	II	101 m
Church Bridge	II	118 m
9-13, Elliott Plain	II	135 m
11 and 12, Station Road	II	156 m
Nos 14 to 17 Including Front Railings	II	162 m
The Old House	II	166 m
3-8, Elliott Plain	II	170 m
No 19 Including Bridge Over Which It Is Built	II	170 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rock, Including Garden Walls and Gate Piers listed?

Yes. The Rock, Including Garden Walls and Gate Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1218182, first listed on 6 January 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Rock, Including Garden Walls and Gate Piers?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Teignbridge, 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.