Grade II* listed · Herefordshire, County of

Cross in Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin

Cross in Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 22 October 1952. It is one of 356 Grade II* entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 6% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross in Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1098721
Date first listed	22 October 1952
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	51.91382, -2.58525 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1098721

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Cross in Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 in Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
House Occupied As Offices Occupied by Messrs Okell and Okell, Solicitors	II	15 m
St Mary'S Cottage	II	16 m
16, Church Street	II	19 m
10-12, Church Street	II	24 m
Rudhall Almshouses	II*	25 m
St Mary'S Hall	II	26 m
17, Church Street	II	26 m
13, Church Street	II	29 m
Linden House	II	33 m
Gate Piers at North West End of Church Row	II	40 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross in Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Cross in Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1098721, first listed on 22 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross in Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin?

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