Grade II listed · Somerset

Base of Former Village Cross, About 15 Metres West of Manor Arms Inn

Base of Former Village Cross, About 15 Metres West of Manor Arms Inn is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 18 December 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 89% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Base of Former Village Cross, About 15 Metres West of Manor Arms Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1175905
Date first listed	18 December 1987
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.88251, -2.74831 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175905

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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 Former Village Cross, About 15 Metres West of Manor Arms Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
North Perrott War Memorial	II	13 m
Cross Tree Cottage	II	20 m
Manor Arms Inn	II	22 m
47, 48 and 49 Middle Street	II	27 m
16 (Old Court House), 17 and 18 Middle Street	II	39 m
The Cottage, with Front Boundary Railings Attached	II	71 m
Teacher'S Cottage	II	81 m
The Old House	II	93 m
The Old Forge	II	94 m
Syme'S Farmhouse	II	102 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Base of Former Village Cross, About 15 Metres West of Manor Arms Inn listed?

Yes. Base of Former Village Cross, About 15 Metres West of Manor Arms Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1175905, first listed on 18 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Base of Former Village Cross, About 15 Metres West of Manor Arms Inn?

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