Grade II* listed · Breckland

Cross in the Churchyard 10 Metres West of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist

Cross in the Churchyard 10 Metres West of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II* listed building in Breckland, first listed on 14 June 1984. It is one of 102 Grade II* entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 68% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross in the Churchyard 10 Metres West of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1342489
Date first listed	14 June 1984
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.73974, 0.84530 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1342489

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Breckland will require for your works on Cross in the Churchyard 10 Metres West of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 the Churchyard 10 Metres West of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	I	26 m
Milestone, Mileham	II	91 m
Church Farmhouse	II	122 m
Park Farmhouse	II	184 m
Hall Farmhouse	II	351 m
Burwood Hall	II	548 m
Foundations of Castle on Castle Mound	II	639 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	866 m
Church of St Margaret	I	2.1 km
Manor Farmhouse	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross in the Churchyard 10 Metres West of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Cross in the Churchyard 10 Metres West of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1342489, first listed on 14 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross in the Churchyard 10 Metres West of Tower 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 Breckland, 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.