Grade II* listed · Cornwall

Cross in the Churchyard About 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Nivet

Cross in the Churchyard About 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Nivet is a Grade II* listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 6 June 1969. It is one of 583 Grade II* entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 11% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross in the Churchyard About 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Nivet
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1143069
Date first listed	6 June 1969
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.44488, -4.76309 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1143069

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on Cross in the Churchyard About 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Nivet, 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 the Churchyard About 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Nivet

Name	Grade	Distance
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard About 8 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Nivet	II	3 m
Cross Slab in the Churchyard Adjacent to the South Side of the Tower of Church of St Nivet	II	8 m
Wellington Monument in the Churchyard About 2 Metres North of Tower of Church of St Nivet	II	13 m
Church of St Nivet	I	22 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard About One Metre South of South Aisle of Church of St Nivet	II*	30 m
Churchtown Farmhouse	II	30 m
Thomas Monument in the Churchyard About 40 Metres North of North Aisle of Church of St Nivet	II	64 m
Riverside	II	161 m
Bridge at Lamorick	II	504 m
Pinnacle About 18 Metres East of St Benet'S Abbey	II	559 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross in the Churchyard About 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Nivet listed?

Yes. Cross in the Churchyard About 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Nivet is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1143069, first listed on 6 June 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross in the Churchyard About 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Nivet?

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