Grade II listed · Mid Devon

Weeks Headstone and Moridge Chest Tomb Including Railings Immediately South West of the Aisle of the Church of the Holy Cross

Weeks Headstone and Moridge Chest Tomb Including Railings Immediately South West of the Aisle of the Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade II listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 28 August 1987. It is one of 2,371 Grade II entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 73% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWeeks Headstone and Moridge Chest Tomb Including Railings Immediately South West of the Aisle of the Church of the Holy Cross
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1261458
Date first listed28 August 1987
Local planning authorityMid Devon
Location50.89786, -3.60228 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1261458

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Weeks Headstone and Moridge Chest Tomb Including Railings Immediately South West of the Aisle of the Church of the Holy Cross

NameGradeDistance
Chest Tomb and Railings About 4 Metres South of Doorway in South Aisle of Church of the Holy CrossII9 m
Church of the Holy CrossI12 m
Way Headstone About 10 Metres South West of the Tower and the Church of the Holy CrossII14 m
Drake Chest Tomb and Railings About 8 Metres South West of Porch of the Church of St MaryII15 m
Lychgate to Church of the Holy CrossII*20 m
Headstone About 11 Metres North East of LychgateII28 m
Coffin Slab and Railings of the Aisle 7 Metres South East of South East Corner of the Aisle of the Church of the Holy CrossII28 m
Obelisk and Railings North East of the Church of the Holy CrossII36 m
Cruwys Morchard House and Walls to Walled GardenII*72 m
Sunday School Cottage Shown on Os Map As Sunday School HouseII224 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Weeks Headstone and Moridge Chest Tomb Including Railings Immediately South West of the Aisle of the Church of the Holy Cross listed?
Yes. Weeks Headstone and Moridge Chest Tomb Including Railings Immediately South West of the Aisle of the Church of the Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1261458, first listed on 28 August 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Weeks Headstone and Moridge Chest Tomb Including Railings Immediately South West of the Aisle of the Church of the Holy Cross?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Mid Devon, 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.