Grade II* listed · Southampton

Former Holy Rood Church, Now a Merchant Navy Memorial

Former Holy Rood Church, Now a Merchant Navy Memorial is a Grade II* listed building in Southampton, first listed on 14 July 1953. It is one of 20 Grade II* entries among 321 listed buildings in Southampton; 0% of Southampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Holy Rood Church, Now a Merchant Navy Memorial
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1178862
Date first listed14 July 1953
Local planning authoritySouthampton
Location50.89965, -1.40347 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1178862

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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 Former Holy Rood Church, Now a Merchant Navy Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Woolwich HouseII28 m
National Westminster Bank LtdII*46 m
Two Lampstandards Opposite Central Former Carriage Entrance to the Dolphin HotelII46 m
6 AND 8, ST MICHAELS STREET (See details for further address information)II53 m
Dolphin HotelII*53 m
Holy Rood ChambersII53 m
123 and 124, High StreetII62 m
Lankester'S VaultII63 m
4 St Michael's StreetII70 m
Red Lion Inn including Medieval VaultII*78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Holy Rood Church, Now a Merchant Navy Memorial listed?
Yes. Former Holy Rood Church, Now a Merchant Navy Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1178862, first listed on 14 July 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Holy Rood Church, Now a Merchant Navy Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southampton, 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.