Grade II listed · Boston

Cross Shaft in Churchyard of Church of St James

Cross Shaft in Churchyard of Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Boston, first listed on 26 August 1987. It is one of 462 Grade II entries among 506 listed buildings in Boston; 55% of Boston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross Shaft in Churchyard of Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1062066
Date first listed	26 August 1987
Local planning authority	Boston
Location	52.97384, 0.04811 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1062066

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Boston will require for your works on Cross Shaft in Churchyard of Church of St James, 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 Cross Shaft in Churchyard of Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Freiston War Memorial and railings	II	13 m
Church of St James	I	106 m
Stables at the Priory	II	114 m
The Priory	II*	154 m
The Grange	II	736 m
Freiston Bridge	II	896 m
Coupledyke Hall	II	1.0 km
Old School	II	1.1 km
Pinchbeck House	II	1.1 km
House Next South of Freiston Hall	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross Shaft in Churchyard of Church of St James listed?

Yes. Cross Shaft in Churchyard of Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1062066, first listed on 26 August 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross Shaft in Churchyard of Church of St James?

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