Grade II listed · Cumberland

William Dixons Tombstone Circa 13 Feet to East of Cross in St Marys Churchyard

William Dixons Tombstone Circa 13 Feet to East of Cross in St Marys Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 21 January 1985. It is one of 2,611 Grade II entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 66% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	William Dixons Tombstone Circa 13 Feet to East of Cross in St Marys Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1065692
Date first listed	21 January 1985
Local planning authority	Cumberland
Location	54.41913, -3.43109 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1065692

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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 William Dixons Tombstone Circa 13 Feet to East of Cross in St Marys Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Thomas Dixons Tombstone Circa 3 Feet to East of Cross in St Marys Churchyard	II	5 m
Ann Southwards Tombstone Circa 20 Feet to South East of Cross in St Marys Churchyard	II	8 m
Church of St Mary	I	22 m
Barn & stables to south-east of Gosforth Hall	II	83 m
Gatepiers to South of Gosforth Hall	II*	85 m
Toolshed in North East Corner of St Marys Churchyard	II	91 m
Gosforth Hall	II*	110 m
Library and That Part of Village Hall Which Originally Constituted Denton Hill	II*	355 m
Hall Croft	II	661 m
Steelfield Hall	II	702 m

Frequently asked questions

Is William Dixons Tombstone Circa 13 Feet to East of Cross in St Marys Churchyard listed?

Yes. William Dixons Tombstone Circa 13 Feet to East of Cross in St Marys Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1065692, first listed on 21 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to William Dixons Tombstone Circa 13 Feet to East of Cross in St Marys Churchyard?

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