Grade I listed · Dorset

Churchyard Cross 7 Metres North-West of Tower of Church of St Mary.

Churchyard Cross 7 Metres North-West of Tower of Church of St Mary. is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 31 July 1961. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 31% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurchyard Cross 7 Metres North-West of Tower of Church of St Mary.
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1323880
Date first listed31 July 1961
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.92657, -2.58869 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1323880

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Churchyard Cross 7 Metres North-West of Tower of Church of St Mary.

NameGradeDistance
4 Monuments Including John Pariot, 2 Metres to the South and East of Churchyard CrossII3 m
Baker and Unidentified Monuments West of West Tower of Church of St MaryII16 m
Parish Church of St MaryI21 m
Custard and Unidentified Monuments, 4 Metres South of S Aisle of Church of St MaryII35 m
Abbott Monument One Metre South-East of South Aisle of Church of St MaryII38 m
St Mary'S HouseII58 m
1 and 2 Westbury and Water PumpII61 m
3 and 4, WestburyII104 m
War MemorialII115 m
Tudor CottageII125 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Cross 7 Metres North-West of Tower of Church of St Mary. listed?
Yes. Churchyard Cross 7 Metres North-West of Tower of Church of St Mary. is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1323880, first listed on 31 July 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Cross 7 Metres North-West of Tower 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 Dorset, 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.