Grade II listed · Cotswold

Cross and Cross Shaft Base in the Churchyard of the Church of St James Beside Gate to Churchyard

Cross and Cross Shaft Base in the Churchyard of the Church of St James Beside Gate to Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Cotswold, first listed on 26 January 1961. It is one of 4,673 Grade II entries among 4,999 listed buildings in Cotswold; 33% of Cotswold’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross and Cross Shaft Base in the Churchyard of the Church of St James Beside Gate to Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1304661
Date first listed	26 January 1961
Local planning authority	Cotswold
Location	51.79713, -1.87644 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1304661

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Cross and Cross Shaft Base in the Churchyard of the Church of St James Beside Gate to Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
William Van Hadwen Monument with Railings in the Churchyard of the Church of St James, Circa 14 Metres North of Tower	II	21 m
Jeremiah Jenkins Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St James, Circa 1 Metre North of the Church Tower	II	22 m
Church of St James	I	27 m
Group of 3 Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St James, Circa 6 Metres North of the Porch	II	28 m
Coln St Dennis House	II	31 m
Two Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St James Up to 10 Metres North West of the Nave	II	38 m
Barn and Open Fronted Store Circa 50 Metres South of the Manor	II	45 m
The Old Rectory	II	78 m
Bridge Over the River Coln	II	89 m
The Manor	II	103 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross and Cross Shaft Base in the Churchyard of the Church of St James Beside Gate to Churchyard listed?

Yes. Cross and Cross Shaft Base in the Churchyard of the Church of St James Beside Gate to Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1304661, first listed on 26 January 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross and Cross Shaft Base in the Churchyard of the Church of St James Beside Gate to Churchyard?

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