Grade II listed · East Devon

Godford Cross

Godford Cross is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 11 February 1992. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 98% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Godford Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1265258
Date first listed	11 February 1992
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.81321, -3.23604 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1265258

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Godford Cross, 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 Godford Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Godford Farmhouse and House Adjoining at the South	II	138 m
Stable Immediately North West of Godford Farmhouse	II	151 m
Cot Green Cottage	II	260 m
Bishop Family Memorial About 19 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	519 m
Richard Marsden Chest Tomb About 10 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	525 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	I	552 m
Chest tomb immediately west of the porch of the Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	557 m
Headstone About 1 1/2 Metres South of the Tower Stair Turret of the Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	558 m
Banfield Headstone About 6 Metres South West of the Tower of the Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	562 m
South Wall to the Church Yard, Including a Pair of Iron Gates with an Overthrow	II	564 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Godford Cross listed?

Yes. Godford Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1265258, first listed on 11 February 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Godford Cross?

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