Grade II* listed · Darlington

Cross Shaft Fragment About 5 Metres South West of Church of St John the Baptist

Cross Shaft Fragment About 5 Metres South West of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II* listed building in Darlington, first listed on 27 January 1988. It is one of 32 Grade II* entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 78% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross Shaft Fragment About 5 Metres South West of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1299456
Date first listed	27 January 1988
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.49498, -1.46628 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1299456

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on Cross Shaft Fragment About 5 Metres South West of Church of St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Cross Shaft Fragment About 5 Metres South West of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Stone Coffin and Lid About 3.5 Metres West of Church of St John the Baptist	II*	12 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II	18 m
Mounting Block About 15 Metres South West of Church of St John the Baptist	II	25 m
The Manor House	II*	198 m
Bridge About 30 Metres South of the Manor House	II	213 m
Manor House Farmhouse	II	359 m
Dinsdale Park Residential School	II	1.0 km
Castle Hill	II	1.2 km
Middleton One Row St Laurence's War Memorial	II	1.2 km
Church of St Lawrence	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross Shaft Fragment About 5 Metres South West of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Cross Shaft Fragment About 5 Metres South West of Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1299456, first listed on 27 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross Shaft Fragment About 5 Metres South West of Church of St John the Baptist?

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