Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Cross Base to South of Church of St John the Baptist

Cross Base to South of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 14 May 1984. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 49% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross Base to South of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1052331
Date first listed	14 May 1984
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.73041, -2.60532 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1052331

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Cross Base to South of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	II	16 m
Melmerby Hall	II	73 m
Post Office/Store	II	422 m
Shepherd'S Inn and Adjoining Stables	II	438 m
Church of St John	II	1.9 km
Former House and Stable, Behind the Red Lion Inn	II	1.9 km
Red Lion House	II	1.9 km
Green Edge	II	2.0 km
St Martins Cottage and Adjoining Barn	II	2.0 km
Blencathra View	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross Base to South of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Cross Base to South of Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1052331, first listed on 14 May 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross Base to South of Church of St John the Baptist?

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