Grade II* listed · Staffordshire Moorlands

Grave Cover Approximately 20 Yards South of West Tower of Church of Holy Cross

Grave Cover Approximately 20 Yards South of West Tower of Church of Holy Cross is a Grade II* listed building in Staffordshire Moorlands, first listed on 15 March 1985. It is one of 75 Grade II* entries among 1,336 listed buildings in Staffordshire Moorlands; 30% of Staffordshire Moorlands’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grave Cover Approximately 20 Yards South of West Tower of Church of Holy Cross
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1188679
Date first listed	15 March 1985
Local planning authority	Staffordshire Moorlands
Location	53.05306, -1.80362 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1188679

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Grave Cover Approximately 20 Yards South of West Tower of Church of Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross Shaft Approximately 15 Yards South of South Porch of Church of the Holy Cross	I	15 m
Cross Shaft Approximately 7 Yards South of St Bertrams Chapel, Church of the Holy Cross	I	25 m
Church of the Holy Cross	I	38 m
Church Lodge	II	71 m
St Bertram'S Bridge	II	102 m
Tower Aproximately 20 Yards North of Ilam Hall	II	112 m
Turret, Loggia, Steps and Parapet to Terrace Immediately South South East of Ilam Hall	II	113 m
Ilam Hall and Gardeners Cottage	II*	123 m
Gate Pier and Attached Wall Approximately 10 Yards North East of Wood Lodge	II	147 m
Wood Lodge and Attached Steps, Walls and Piers	II	152 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grave Cover Approximately 20 Yards South of West Tower of Church of Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Grave Cover Approximately 20 Yards South of West Tower of Church of Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1188679, first listed on 15 March 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grave Cover Approximately 20 Yards South of West Tower of Church of Holy Cross?

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