Grade I listed · East Riding of Yorkshire

The Market Cross

The Market Cross is a Grade I listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, first listed on 1 March 1950. It is one of 104 Grade I entries among 2,403 listed buildings in East Riding of Yorkshire; 0% of East Riding of Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Market Cross
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1346372
Date first listed	1 March 1950
Local planning authority	East Riding of Yorkshire
Location	53.84304, -0.43266 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1346372

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Riding of Yorkshire will require for your works on The Market Cross, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Market Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
18,19, Saturday Market	II	22 m
National Westminster Bank	II	22 m
17, Saturday Market	II	23 m
61,62, Saturday Market	II	24 m
20, Saturday Market	II	25 m
14,16, Saturday Market	II	28 m
21,22, Saturday Market	II	28 m
23, Saturday Market	II	32 m
59, Saturday Market	II	35 m
Lamp Standard at the Centre of Sow Hill Opposite No 4	II	36 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Market Cross listed?

Yes. The Market Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1346372, first listed on 1 March 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Market Cross?

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