Grade II listed · Torridge

Beaford Mill and Adjoining Leat Retaining Walls and Bridge

Beaford Mill and Adjoining Leat Retaining Walls and Bridge is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 16 February 1989. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 68% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Beaford Mill and Adjoining Leat Retaining Walls and Bridge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1309124
Date first listed	16 February 1989
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.91044, -4.07372 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1309124

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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 Beaford Mill and Adjoining Leat Retaining Walls and Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge Approximately 10 Metres to West of Beaford Mill	II	26 m
Beaford Mill House and Adjoining Garden Walls	II	33 m
Beaford Bridge	II	106 m
Mill Cottage	II	113 m
Abbot'S Hill Farmhouse	II	938 m
Retaining Walls, Railings and Steps Approximately 8 Metres to East of Abbot'S Hill Farmhouse	II	949 m
Church of Saint George and All Saints	I	1.1 km
Wanderer'S Key	II	1.1 km
Green Cottage	II	1.1 km
Old Manor House	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Beaford Mill and Adjoining Leat Retaining Walls and Bridge listed?

Yes. Beaford Mill and Adjoining Leat Retaining Walls and Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1309124, first listed on 16 February 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Beaford Mill and Adjoining Leat Retaining Walls and Bridge?

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.