Grade II listed · Doncaster

Base of Cross Approximately 5 Metres to South of Porch of Church of St John

Base of Cross Approximately 5 Metres to South of Porch of Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in Doncaster, first listed on 11 April 1986. It is one of 737 Grade II entries among 798 listed buildings in Doncaster; 45% of Doncaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBase of Cross Approximately 5 Metres to South of Porch of Church of St John
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1151671
Date first listed11 April 1986
Local planning authorityDoncaster
Location53.50795, -1.29252 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1151671

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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 Approximately 5 Metres to South of Porch of Church of St John

NameGradeDistance
Church of St JohnII*14 m
Poplar FarmhouseII173 m
Tithe Barn CottageII256 m
Dovecote Approximately 12 Metres to North West of Adsetts CottageII308 m
Adwick BridgeII842 m
Bolton Mill BridgeII1.2 km
Bank End FarmhouseII1.5 km
Old HallII1.5 km
Glassby ArchII1.9 km
Mexborough Station and Station HouseII1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Base of Cross Approximately 5 Metres to South of Porch of Church of St John listed?
Yes. Base of Cross Approximately 5 Metres to South of Porch of Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1151671, first listed on 11 April 1986. 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 Approximately 5 Metres to South of Porch of Church of St John?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Doncaster, 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.