Grade II* listed · North Somerset

Village Cross

Village Cross is a Grade II* listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 9 February 1961. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 5% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Village Cross
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1158002
Date first listed	9 February 1961
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.37061, -2.80971 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1158002

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Somerset will require for your works on 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 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 Village Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
The Congresbury Arms	II	22 m
Silvercraig the Old Rectory	II	90 m
The Court House	II	128 m
The Refectory the Vicarage	I	134 m
John Wall Railed Tomb Enclosure in Churchyard 10 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St Andrew	II	152 m
Walls and Unidentified Monuments in Churchyard 1 Metre East of Church of St Andrew	II	153 m
Knight Monument in Churchyard 1 Metre South of Chancel, Church of St Andrew	II	159 m
Church of St Andrew	I	175 m
Burrow Monument in Churchyard 6 Metres South of Porch, Church of St Andrew	II	177 m
Clarence Court	II	408 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Cross listed?

Yes. Village Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1158002, first listed on 9 February 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Village Cross?

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