Grade II listed · Torridge

Venton Headstone Approximately 4 Metres West of Church of All Saints

Venton Headstone Approximately 4 Metres West of Church of All Saints is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 26 January 1989. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 65% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Venton Headstone Approximately 4 Metres West of Church of All Saints
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1326577
Date first listed	26 January 1989
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.84288, -4.24414 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1326577

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Venton Headstone Approximately 4 Metres West of Church of All Saints, 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 Venton Headstone Approximately 4 Metres West of Church of All Saints

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Saints	II*	27 m
Village Cross	II	133 m
The Rectory	II	767 m
Adelaide	II	1.4 km
Thatched Cottage on North Side of Fore Street	II	1.5 km
Molly'S Cottage	II	1.7 km
Church of St John the Baptist and the Seven Maccabees	II*	1.8 km
Dippermill Bridge	II	1.9 km
Highstead Farmhouse	II*	2.0 km
South Hay Farmhouse	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Venton Headstone Approximately 4 Metres West of Church of All Saints listed?

Yes. Venton Headstone Approximately 4 Metres West of Church of All Saints is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1326577, first listed on 26 January 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Venton Headstone Approximately 4 Metres West of Church of All Saints?

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.