Grade II listed · Melton

Base and Shaft of Cross Immediately South of Church of St John the Baptist

Base and Shaft of Cross Immediately South of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Melton, first listed on 3 August 1979. It is one of 627 Grade II entries among 717 listed buildings in Melton; 34% of Melton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Base and Shaft of Cross Immediately South of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1075035
Date first listed	3 August 1979
Local planning authority	Melton
Location	52.79015, -0.98497 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1075035

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Melton will require for your works on Base and Shaft of Cross Immediately South of Church of St John the Baptist, 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 Base and Shaft of Cross Immediately South of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Pair of Headstones Approximately 18 Metres South of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist	II	13 m
Church Cottage	II	15 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	16 m
Church Farmhouse	II	28 m
The Red House Farmhouse	II	37 m
Barn Immediately West of Church Farmhouse (Number 16)	II	50 m
Yew Tree Cottage and the Cottage (Numbers 17 and 19)	II	61 m
Grimston War Memorial Cross	II	86 m
Village Stocks	II	122 m
Approx 2 Metres of Wall Adjoining West Corner of Shoby Priory	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Base and Shaft of Cross Immediately South of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Base and Shaft of Cross Immediately 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 1075035, first listed on 3 August 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Base and Shaft of Cross Immediately 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 Melton, 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.