Grade II listed · Torridge

Moreton (Now Part of Grenville College)

Moreton (Now Part of Grenville College) is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 8 November 1949. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 0% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Moreton (Now Part of Grenville College)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1282978
Date first listed	8 November 1949
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	51.01482, -4.23088 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1282978

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 Moreton (Now Part of Grenville College)

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Stables About 20 Metres North West of Moreton (Now Part of Grenville College)	II	77 m
Folly in Garden Approximately 12 Metres South of Rosemullion (Not Included)	II	743 m
Moreton Cottage	II	834 m
Fairlea Including Gatepiers at East End and Garden Wall	II	966 m
Sewer Ventilation Pipe on Street Corner Adjacent to No 13 (Not Included)	II	1.1 km
Twinaway Bungalow	II	1.1 km
English Monument in the Churchyard Approx 3m Se of Vestry of Church of St Helen	II	1.1 km
Church of St Helen	II*	1.2 km
Abbotsham Church of England Primary School and Attached Gateway.	II	1.2 km
Thatched House Public House	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Moreton (Now Part of Grenville College) listed?

Yes. Moreton (Now Part of Grenville College) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1282978, first listed on 8 November 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Moreton (Now Part of Grenville College)?

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.