Grade II listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Base of Cross Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Mary

Base of Cross Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 16 May 1988. It is one of 3,105 Grade II entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 80% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Base of Cross Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1185422
Date first listed	16 May 1988
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.08917, -1.69581 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1185422

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 West of Tower of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb Approximately 14 Metres South West of Tower of Church of St. Mary	II	12 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 1.5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St Mary	II	16 m
Group of 4 Chest Tombs Approximately 5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St Maryq	II	18 m
Monument Approximately 1 Metre North of Nave of Church of St Mary	II	23 m
Church of St Mary	I	24 m
Monument Approximately 3 Metres South of Porch of Church of St Mary	II	26 m
Bassett Cottage	II	33 m
Chest Tomb Approx 1 Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	44 m
Glebe Cottage	II	54 m
The Glen and Attached Cottage	II	67 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Base of Cross Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Base of Cross Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1185422, first listed on 16 May 1988. 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 West of Tower of Church of St Mary?

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