Grade II* listed · St Albans

Cross Farmhouse

Cross Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in St Albans, first listed on 26 July 1951. It is one of 38 Grade II* entries among 834 listed buildings in St Albans; 8% of St Albans’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1347173
Date first listed	26 July 1951
Local planning authority	St Albans
Location	51.80301, -0.33201 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1347173

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents St Albans will require for your works on Cross Farmhouse, 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 Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn Immediately North East of Cross Farmhouse, Including Connecting Wall	II	19 m
Granary at Cross Farm, Including Stable Block	II	26 m
Barn to South West of Cross Farm House	II	35 m
The Grove	II	517 m
Barn and Outbuildings Ajoining on North West at Ayres End House	II	817 m
Aldwick Manor	II	913 m
Granary at Aldwickbury Farm	II	952 m
Ferrum House with Garage, Terrace and Pool	II	956 m
Pipers Cottages	II	984 m
Barn on West Side of Pipers Farm	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Cross Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1347173, first listed on 26 July 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cross Farmhouse?

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