Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Memorial Cross in Churchyard to West of Church Porch

Memorial Cross in Churchyard to West of Church Porch is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 30 January 1985. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 64% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Memorial Cross in Churchyard to West of Church Porch
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1138126
Date first listed	30 January 1985
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.32252, -2.74523 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1138126

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Memorial Cross in Churchyard to West of Church Porch, 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 Memorial Cross in Churchyard to West of Church Porch

Name	Grade	Distance
Sundial in Churchyard to West of Nave	II	10 m
Ring O'Bells Public House	II	18 m
Gate Piers, Gates, and Railings to Churchyard Entrance	II	22 m
Numbers 52, 54 and Passage	II	36 m
9 and 11, Church Walk	II	45 m
Former Gas Company Facade to North-West of Nos 9 and 11 Church Walk	II	51 m
Church of Holy Trinity	I	57 m
Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry	II	59 m
74, Kirkland	II	72 m
Number 32 Incorporating Entrance to Yard 32a and Number 32b Adjoining to Rear	II	72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial Cross in Churchyard to West of Church Porch listed?

Yes. Memorial Cross in Churchyard to West of Church Porch is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1138126, first listed on 30 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Memorial Cross in Churchyard to West of Church Porch?

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