Grade II listed · Peterborough

Cross in Churchyard Immediately West of Church of St Margaret

Cross in Churchyard Immediately West of Church of St Margaret is a Grade II listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 14 November 1974. It is one of 811 Grade II entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 42% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross in Churchyard Immediately West of Church of St Margaret
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1331586
Date first listed	14 November 1974
Local planning authority	Peterborough
Location	52.55846, -0.23518 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1331586

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Peterborough will require for your works on Cross in Churchyard Immediately West of Church of St Margaret, 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 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 in Churchyard Immediately West of Church of St Margaret

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross Immediately South West of Church of St Margaret	II	11 m
Church of St Margaret	I	13 m
Stables and Coach House Immediately East No 152 (Rectory of Church of St Margaret)	II	21 m
Rectory of Church of St Margaret	II	24 m
Bridge Over Stanground Lode to North of South Street	II	331 m
Manor House Farmhouse	II	395 m
16, Church Lane	II	411 m
Lampass Cross to South of Church in Churchyard of St John the Baptist	II	454 m
Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to South Enclosing Churchyard of St John the Baptist and Extending South Wards from South East Corner	II	456 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	472 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross in Churchyard Immediately West of Church of St Margaret listed?

Yes. Cross in Churchyard Immediately West of Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1331586, first listed on 14 November 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross in Churchyard Immediately West of Church of St Margaret?

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