Grade II listed · Somerset

Village Cross, About 5 Metres South East of the George

Village Cross, About 5 Metres South East of the George is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 30 November 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 87% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Village Cross, About 5 Metres South East of the George
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1056168
Date first listed	30 November 1987
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.85359, -2.89005 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056168

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Village Cross, About 5 Metres South East of the George, 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 Village Cross, About 5 Metres South East of the George

Name	Grade	Distance
The George	II	10 m
Old Manor Farmhouse	II	21 m
Winsham and Cricket St Thomas War Memorial	II	23 m
Manor Cottage	II	32 m
The Old Kings Arms	II	47 m
Mynydd Moel	II	62 m
Long Thatches	II	63 m
Lullingstone	II*	69 m
Winsham County Primary School	II	69 m
Road Sign, About 70 Metres North West of the George	II	91 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Cross, About 5 Metres South East of the George listed?

Yes. Village Cross, About 5 Metres South East of the George is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1056168, first listed on 30 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Village Cross, About 5 Metres South East of the George?

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