Grade II listed · Torridge

Thorne Widger Farmhouse and Attached Wall and Barn

Thorne Widger Farmhouse and Attached Wall and Barn is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 19 October 1988. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 56% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThorne Widger Farmhouse and Attached Wall and Barn
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1326542
Date first listed19 October 1988
Local planning authorityTorridge
Location50.92556, -4.24913 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1326542

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Thorne Widger Farmhouse and Attached Wall and Barn, 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 Thorne Widger Farmhouse and Attached Wall and Barn

NameGradeDistance
Granary Approx 10m S of Thorne Widger FarmhouseII17 m
Hemmel and Attached Wall Approx 20m S of Thorne Widger FarmhouseII33 m
Outbuilding Approx One M Nw of Higher Thorne CottageII170 m
Higher Thorne Cottage and Attached OutbuildingII170 m
Thornehill Head Methodist ChapelII664 m
Higher Hollamoor FarmhouseII1.8 km
Knaworthy FarmhouseII1.9 km
West Eckworthy FarmhouseII2.1 km
Collingsdown FarmhouseII2.5 km
Lower DoggaportII2.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorne Widger Farmhouse and Attached Wall and Barn listed?
Yes. Thorne Widger Farmhouse and Attached Wall and Barn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1326542, first listed on 19 October 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Thorne Widger Farmhouse and Attached Wall and Barn?
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.