Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Medieval Cross Approximately 10 Metres to South of Nave of Church of St John the Baptist

Medieval Cross Approximately 10 Metres to South of Nave of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 29 January 1987. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 68% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Medieval Cross Approximately 10 Metres to South of Nave of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1315087
Date first listed	29 January 1987
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.25764, -1.42384 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1315087

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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 Medieval Cross Approximately 10 Metres to South of Nave of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	17 m
Daffodil Cottage	II	52 m
The Mount	II	95 m
Kirby Bridge	II	104 m
Kirby Bridge	II	107 m
Lodge to Sion Hill Hall	II	237 m
Newsham Grange Farmhouse	II	254 m
Sion Hill Hall and Attached Courtyard Wall	II*	487 m
Railings and Gate Piers Approximately 20 Metres to South of West Gateway to Thornton Stud	II	1.7 km
West Lodge Gateway to Thornton Stud with Flanking Walls, Gate, Railings and End Piers	II*	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Medieval Cross Approximately 10 Metres to South of Nave of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Medieval Cross Approximately 10 Metres to South of Nave of Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1315087, first listed on 29 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Medieval Cross Approximately 10 Metres to South of Nave 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 North Yorkshire, 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.