Grade II* listed · Somerset

Standing Cross, 8m South-East of St John the Baptist Church

Standing Cross, 8m South-East of St John the Baptist Church is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 February 1955. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 5% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Standing Cross, 8m South-East of St John the Baptist Church
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1307462
Date first listed	25 February 1955
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.03130, -3.19923 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1307462

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Standing Cross, 8m South-East of St John the Baptist Church, 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 Standing Cross, 8m South-East of St John the Baptist Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Spurway Memorial	II	14 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II	18 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	30 m
Blake'S Cottage	II	135 m
The Gate House	II	264 m
Heathfield Lodge	II	291 m
Milestone at Ngr St 1639 2625	II	441 m
Rectory Lodge and wall box	II	758 m
Heathfield Rectory	II	964 m
Church of St Luke Chapel at Tone Vale Hospital	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Standing Cross, 8m South-East of St John the Baptist Church listed?

Yes. Standing Cross, 8m South-East of St John the Baptist Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1307462, first listed on 25 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Standing Cross, 8m South-East of St John the Baptist Church?

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.