Grade II listed · Wirral

Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas

Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 2 December 1986. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 59% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1343465
Date first listed	2 December 1986
Local planning authority	Wirral
Location	53.33282, -2.97887 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1343465

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas, 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 Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Barnabas	II*	10 m
Sundial Approximately 17 Metres to North of St Barnabas Church	II	30 m
School and Masters House	II	59 m
Numbers 54, 56 and 56a, Bromborough Village Road	II	92 m
Market Cross at Junction of Allport Lane	II*	110 m
Pear Tree Cottage	II	112 m
Stanhope House	II	165 m
Wall to Grounds of Stanhope House	II	172 m
Mile Stone to South of Junction with Mark Rake	II	173 m
Former Dower House to Poulton Hall	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas listed?

Yes. Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1343465, first listed on 2 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas?

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