Grade II* listed · Malvern Hills

Base of Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary

Base of Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in Malvern Hills, first listed on 29 July 1959. It is one of 86 Grade II* entries among 1,887 listed buildings in Malvern Hills; 8% of Malvern Hills’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Base of Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1302738
Date first listed	29 July 1959
Local planning authority	Malvern Hills
Location	52.28085, -2.28565 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1302738

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Malvern Hills will require for your works on Base of Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary, 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 Base of Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Bateman Memorial Approximately 20 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	9 m
Church of St Mary	I	10 m
Wharton Memorial Approximately 20 Metres from East End of Church of St Mary	II	26 m
Church Cottage	II	37 m
Old Crown Cottages	II	433 m
Carthouse Cottage	II	466 m
Hayes Farmhouse	II	489 m
Court Farm House	II	492 m
Wood House	II	694 m
House with Adjoining Stable/Loft Approx 3 Metres East of Bartlam House	II	699 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Base of Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Base of Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1302738, first listed on 29 July 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Base of Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary?

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