Grade II* listed · Torridge

Church of St Giles

Church of St Giles is a Grade II* listed building in Torridge, first listed on 23 August 1957. It is one of 97 Grade II* entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 5% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Giles
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1333042
Date first listed23 August 1957
Local planning authorityTorridge
Location50.69309, -4.33232 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1333042

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Church of St Giles, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Church of St Giles

NameGradeDistance
Metherel Headstone About 4 Metres East of the Church of St GilesII12 m
Spettigue Headstone About 6 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St GilesII14 m
Palmer Chest Tomb About 3 Metres South of the Centre of the South Aisle of the Church of St GilesII18 m
Mill Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North North West of the Tower of the Church of St GilesII18 m
Lillecrapp Headstone About 10 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St GilesII19 m
Mill Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North West of the Tower of the Church of St GilesII19 m
Cheriton CottageII221 m
Farm Buildings Forming the Farmyard to the North of Pinslow FarmhouseII806 m
Farmbuilding About 25 Metres North West of Stack HouseII858 m
Pinslow FarmhouseII865 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Giles listed?
Yes. Church of St Giles is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1333042, first listed on 23 August 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Giles?
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.