Grade II listed · York

The Village Cross

The Village Cross is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 30 January 1987. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 78% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Village Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1149129
Date first listed	30 January 1987
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.99816, -1.05990 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1149129

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on The Village Cross, 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 The Village Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Prospect House	II	22 m
71, the Old Village	II	148 m
34, the Old Village	II	150 m
Vyner Cottage	II	200 m
Church of All Saints	II*	236 m
3, the Old Village	II	267 m
The Rectory	II	432 m
98-104, Chestnut Grove	II	810 m
77-83, Chestnut Grove	II	832 m
90-96, Chestnut Grove	II	841 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Village Cross listed?

Yes. The Village Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1149129, first listed on 30 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Village Cross?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.