Grade II listed · East Lindsey

Cross in Churchyard of Church of St John the Baptist

Cross in Churchyard of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in East Lindsey, first listed on 29 July 1987. It is one of 1,263 Grade II entries among 1,459 listed buildings in East Lindsey; 78% of East Lindsey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cross in Churchyard of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1359713
Date first listed	29 July 1987
Local planning authority	East Lindsey
Location	53.28529, 0.10035 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1359713

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Lindsey will require for your works on Cross in Churchyard 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 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 Cross in Churchyard of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	15 m
Pigeoncote to Manor Farm	II*	84 m
Stable Block, Manor Farm	II	123 m
Barn at Manor Farm	II	181 m
Claythorpe Manor	II	1.3 km
Empire Mills	II	1.4 km
Limepits Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Cottage 15 Metres East of Lynne Cottage	II	1.4 km
Church of St Andrew	II*	1.5 km
Old Rectory	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross in Churchyard of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Cross in Churchyard of Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1359713, first listed on 29 July 1987. 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 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 East Lindsey, 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.