Grade II listed · Mid Devon

Solid Stone Turret About 6 Metres South of War Memorial Seat

Solid Stone Turret About 6 Metres South of War Memorial Seat is a Grade II listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 7 December 1987. It is one of 2,371 Grade II entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 78% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Solid Stone Turret About 6 Metres South of War Memorial Seat
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1325680
Date first listed	7 December 1987
Local planning authority	Mid Devon
Location	50.92770, -3.51475 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1325680

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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 Solid Stone Turret About 6 Metres South of War Memorial Seat

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial Seat	II	18 m
Nos 1, 2 and 3 (Inclusive) the Weeches	II	97 m
Melhuish Headstone Immediately South of Porch of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	124 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	128 m
Iron Railings Enclosing Granite Cross About 15 Metres North of the Chancel of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	139 m
Lychgate to Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	162 m
Wynerfreds	II*	178 m
Cowlins Farmhouse	II	596 m
Rillside	II	1.2 km
Lurley Manor	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Solid Stone Turret About 6 Metres South of War Memorial Seat listed?

Yes. Solid Stone Turret About 6 Metres South of War Memorial Seat is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1325680, first listed on 7 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Solid Stone Turret About 6 Metres South of War Memorial Seat?

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.