Grade II* listed · Somerset

Former Market Cross in Churchyard, Church of St Mark

Former Market Cross in Churchyard, Church of St Mark is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 31 May 1985. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 64% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Market Cross in Churchyard, Church of St Mark
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1252188
Date first listed	31 May 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.22635, -2.88857 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1252188

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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 Market Cross in Churchyard, Church of St Mark

Name	Grade	Distance
Unknown Chest Tomb in the Churchyard, 15 Metres North West of Tower, Church of St Mark	II	8 m
Pack Horse Inn	II	22 m
Mark War Memorial	II	23 m
Plinth, Railings, and Associated Gates on North and West Sides of Churchyard, Church of St Mark	II	30 m
Parish Church of Holy Cross Parish Church of St Mark	I	34 m
Pack Horse Farmhouse	II	40 m
Mount Pleasant	II	50 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard 6 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Mark	II	53 m
Myrtle House, Barn and Forecourt Wall	II	79 m
Duffield Cottage	II	137 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Market Cross in Churchyard, Church of St Mark listed?

Yes. Former Market Cross in Churchyard, Church of St Mark is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1252188, first listed on 31 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Market Cross in Churchyard, Church of St Mark?

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.