The Market Cross
The Market Cross is a Grade II* listed building in Charnwood, first listed on 1 June 1966. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 791 listed buildings in Charnwood; 6% of Charnwood’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Market Cross |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1287313 |
| Date first listed | 1 June 1966 |
| Local planning authority | Charnwood |
| Location | 52.73001, -1.13990 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1287313 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Charnwood will require for your works on The Market Cross, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Market Cross
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 36 and 38, Market Place | II | 13 m |
| 1 and 3, Watling Street | II | 19 m |
| 46-50, Market Place | II | 22 m |
| 32 and 34, Market Place | II | 23 m |
| 5 and 7, Watling Street | II | 27 m |
| 30, Market Place | II | 34 m |
| 28, Market Place | II | 43 m |
| Church of St Peter | II* | 86 m |
| 2, Loughborough Road | II* | 95 m |
| War Memorial | II | 99 m |