Grade I listed · Chichester

The Market Cross

The Market Cross is a Grade I listed building in Chichester, first listed on 5 July 1950. It is one of 82 Grade I entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 0% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Market Cross
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1026826
Date first listed	5 July 1950
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	50.83651, -0.77917 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1026826

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chichester will require for your works on The Market Cross, 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 The Market Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
1, North Street	II	15 m
1a, 1 and 2, West Street	II	16 m
2, North Street	II	20 m
3 and 4, West Street	II	20 m
94, East Street	II	21 m
74 and 75, South Street	II	25 m
93, East Street	II*	28 m
Former Royal Arms Public House	II*	33 m
86 and 87, North Street	II*	33 m
4, East Street	II	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Market Cross listed?

Yes. The Market Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1026826, first listed on 5 July 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Market Cross?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chichester, 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.