Grade II listed · Sheffield

Preaching Cross 15 Metres South of Church of St James

Preaching Cross 15 Metres South of Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Sheffield, first listed on 12 December 1995. It is one of 1,111 Grade II entries among 1,183 listed buildings in Sheffield; 62% of Sheffield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Preaching Cross 15 Metres South of Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1246795
Date first listed	12 December 1995
Local planning authority	Sheffield
Location	53.33502, -1.46264 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1246795

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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 Preaching Cross 15 Metres South of Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St James the Great	II*	21 m
Tomb of Sir Francis Chantrey 5 Metres South West of Church of St James	II	28 m
Norton War Memorial	II	32 m
Old Rectory	II	58 m
Memorial obelisk at junction of Norton Lane	II	64 m
Norton Hall Hospital with Colonnade and Orangery	II*	78 m
Stable block 200 metres north east of Norton Hall	II	110 m
Chantry Cottage	II	138 m
Norton Hall Farm	II	162 m
Lodge at Norton Nursery	II	173 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Preaching Cross 15 Metres South of Church of St James listed?

Yes. Preaching Cross 15 Metres South of Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1246795, first listed on 12 December 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Preaching Cross 15 Metres South of Church of St James?

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