Grade II* listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Church of the Holy Cross

Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade II* listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 5 April 1967. It is one of 164 Grade II* entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 18% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of the Holy Cross
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1381945
Date first listed	5 April 1967
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.19789, -1.54705 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1381945

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Church of the Holy Cross, 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 Church of the Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Ward Tomb Approximately 10 Metres South of Chancel of the Church of the Holy Cross	II	16 m
Entrance Gates and Railings to Moreton Hall	II	47 m
Entrance Gates and Gatepiers to Moreton Manor	II	52 m
Lodge to Moreton Hall	II	58 m
Moreton Manor	II	68 m
Entrance Gates and Railings to Moreton Morrell Tennis Court	II	75 m
Moreton Morrell Tennis Court	II	123 m
Rose Cottage	II	207 m
Jasmine Cottage	II	242 m
Wishing Well Cottage	II	283 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Church of the Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1381945, first listed on 5 April 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of the Holy Cross?

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