Grade II listed · Torridge

Base of Cross Immediately to South of Church of St James the Less

Base of Cross Immediately to South of Church of St James the Less is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 4 October 1960. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 13% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Base of Cross Immediately to South of Church of St James the Less
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1104608
Date first listed	4 October 1960
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.88047, -4.08567 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1104608

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 Base of Cross Immediately to South of Church of St James the Less

Name	Grade	Distance
Lych Gate to South of Church of St James the Less	II	9 m
Church of St James the Less	II*	16 m
Huish Barton	II	41 m
Heanton Satchville	II	300 m
Game Larder Approximately 10 Metres North of Heanton Satchville	II	341 m
Stables Approximately 60 Metres North North West of Heanton Satchville	II	398 m
Walled Garden Approximately 30 Metres North North West of Heanton Satchville	II	461 m
Lower Lodge to Heanton Satchville	II	680 m
Thatched Cottage Approximately 30 Metres East of Oxenham Court	II	1.1 km
Oxenham Court	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Base of Cross Immediately to South of Church of St James the Less listed?

Yes. Base of Cross Immediately to South of Church of St James the Less is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1104608, first listed on 4 October 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Base of Cross Immediately to South of Church of St James the Less?

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