Grade I listed · Cumberland

Cross in Churchyard to North of Priory Church Nave

Cross in Churchyard to North of Priory Church Nave is a Grade I listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 9 March 1967. It is one of 95 Grade I entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 15% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCross in Churchyard to North of Priory Church Nave
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1336028
Date first listed9 March 1967
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location54.49410, -3.59373 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1336028

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 Cross in Churchyard to North of Priory Church Nave

NameGradeDistance
Church of St Mary and St BegaI27 m
Wall, to West of Priory Church Nave, Incorporating Medieval Cross and LintelI38 m
St Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall)I40 m
Sundial in Churchyard to North East of Priory Church ChancelII41 m
War Memorial in Parish Churchyard to North of Lych GateII47 m
Lych Gate to North East of Priory Church ChancelII48 m
New College HallII55 m
Railings and Gate Closing West Side of Quadrangle at St Bees SchoolII57 m
Barn Range Adjoining South End of Abbey FarmhouseII75 m
Abbey FarmhouseII84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross in Churchyard to North of Priory Church Nave listed?
Yes. Cross in Churchyard to North of Priory Church Nave is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1336028, first listed on 9 March 1967. 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 to North of Priory Church Nave?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cumberland, 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.