Grade II listed · Torridge

The Old Rectory and Walls Enclosing Garden to North East

The Old Rectory and Walls Enclosing Garden to North East is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 18 December 1989. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 88% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Rectory and Walls Enclosing Garden to North East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1326622
Date first listed	18 December 1989
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.79431, -4.39800 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1326622

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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 The Old Rectory and Walls Enclosing Garden to North East

Name	Grade	Distance
The Coach House, Adjoining the Old Rectory to the West	II	18 m
Robert Beckley Monument 3 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Swithin	II	731 m
Church of St Swithin	II*	748 m
The Villa	II	787 m
Boundary Stone at Ngr Ss 3007 0338	II	1.6 km
Milestone at Ngr Ss 3154 0452	II	2.4 km
Haggaton Farmhouse	II	2.4 km
Derriton Viaduct	II*	3.1 km
St Bridget and St Katherines' Cottages	II	3.1 km
Church of St Bridget	I	3.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory and Walls Enclosing Garden to North East listed?

Yes. The Old Rectory and Walls Enclosing Garden to North East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1326622, first listed on 18 December 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Rectory and Walls Enclosing Garden to North East?

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.