Grade II listed · Sefton

Cross Base and Sundial Approximately 23.5 Metres South of Tower of Saint Thomas'S

Cross Base and Sundial Approximately 23.5 Metres South of Tower of Saint Thomas'S is a Grade II listed building in Sefton, first listed on 11 October 1968. It is one of 543 Grade II entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 5% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross Base and Sundial Approximately 23.5 Metres South of Tower of Saint Thomas'S
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1075846
Date first listed	11 October 1968
Local planning authority	Sefton
Location	53.49514, -2.92265 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1075846

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 Cross Base and Sundial Approximately 23.5 Metres South of Tower of Saint Thomas'S

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Thomas	II	39 m
Retaining Wall to Churchyard of St Thomas'	II	51 m
The Parsonage	II	205 m
Former Vicarage	II	301 m
Barnes Farmhouse	II*	837 m
Wood Hall and Wall to North of Front Garden	II	908 m
Barn to West of Melling House	II	1.3 km
Outbuildings and Pigsties to West of Melling House	II	1.3 km
Melling House	II	1.4 km
Bank Hall Farm	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross Base and Sundial Approximately 23.5 Metres South of Tower of Saint Thomas'S listed?

Yes. Cross Base and Sundial Approximately 23.5 Metres South of Tower of Saint Thomas'S is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1075846, first listed on 11 October 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross Base and Sundial Approximately 23.5 Metres South of Tower of Saint Thomas'S?

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