Grade II listed · Kirklees

Highburton Cross

Highburton Cross is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 23 June 1965. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 2% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHighburton Cross
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1313317
Date first listed23 June 1965
Local planning authorityKirklees
Location53.61818, -1.71269 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1313317

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Highburton Cross, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Highburton Cross

Frequently asked questions

Is Highburton Cross listed?
Yes. Highburton Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1313317, first listed on 23 June 1965. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Highburton Cross?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kirklees, 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.