Grade II listed · Preston

Barton Cross

Barton Cross is a Grade II listed building in Preston, first listed on 13 January 1986. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 49% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barton Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1073555
Date first listed	13 January 1986
Local planning authority	Preston
Location	53.83017, -2.70798 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1073555

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 Barton Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Westfield Farmhouse	II	539 m
Threlfalls Farmhouse	II	905 m
Barn and Shippon Circa 10 Metres North East of Old Hall Farmhouse	II	962 m
Wing of Former Barton Old Hall, Circa 20 Metres South of Old Hall Farmhouse	II*	975 m
Blake Hall Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Slaters Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Barn Circa 25 Metres East of Slaters Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Church of Saint Lawrence	II	1.8 km
Milestone on West Side of Road Opposite Number 650	II	1.9 km
The Stone House	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Barton Cross listed?

Yes. Barton Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1073555, first listed on 13 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barton Cross?

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