Grade I listed · Torridge

Ruins of Priory Church

Ruins of Priory Church is a Grade I listed building in Torridge, first listed on 4 October 1960. It is one of 28 Grade I entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 13% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRuins of Priory Church
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1326508
Date first listed4 October 1960
Local planning authorityTorridge
Location50.95499, -4.18832 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1326508

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Ruins of Priory Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Ruins of Priory Church

NameGradeDistance
Cloister Hall Farmhouse and attached wall, gateway and outbuildingII35 m
Church of St Mary and St GregoryI40 m
Wall Attached to W End of Church of St Mary and St GregoryII57 m
Barn and Cartshed Range Approx 20m Nw of Cloister Hall FarmhouseII67 m
Frithelstock War MemorialII80 m
CloistersII119 m
The Old School HouseII822 m
Lower Culleigh Farm, Barn Approx 20m Se of Farmhouse (Not Included)II1.2 km
Collings and Rendall Monuments in the Churchyard Approx 6 and 8m Se of S Porch of Church of St GeorgeII1.3 km
Group of 2 Hookway Monuments and 4 Unidentified Monuments in the Churchyard, Approx 4 to 7m S of S Porch of Church of St GeorgeII1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins of Priory Church listed?
Yes. Ruins of Priory Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1326508, first listed on 4 October 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ruins of Priory Church?
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.