Grade II listed · West Devon

Group of 3 Tapson Headstones About 13 Metres North of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist

Group of 3 Tapson Headstones About 13 Metres North of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 7 November 1985. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 22% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Group of 3 Tapson Headstones About 13 Metres North of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1326355
Date first listed	7 November 1985
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.66193, -4.21905 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1326355

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on Group of 3 Tapson Headstones About 13 Metres North of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist, 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 Group of 3 Tapson Headstones About 13 Metres North of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Pair of Headstones (Chowen and Guscott) About 14 Metres North of the West Wall of the Tower of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	4 m
Pair of Greenslade Headstones About 11 Metres North East of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	7 m
Row of 4 Braddon Headstones About 8 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	12 m
Ledger Stone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	21 m
Prest Ledger Stone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	23 m
John Bole Headstone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	25 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	26 m
Mary Bole Headstone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	29 m
Courtis Ledger Stone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	36 m
Taylor Ledger Stone Fixed to the Churchyard Retaining Wall to the North and East of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Group of 3 Tapson Headstones About 13 Metres North of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Group of 3 Tapson Headstones About 13 Metres North of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1326355, first listed on 7 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Group of 3 Tapson Headstones About 13 Metres North of the West Wall of the North Aisle of the Church of St John the Baptist?

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