The Market Cross
The Market Cross is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 12 November 1953. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 3% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Market Cross |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1383027 |
| Date first listed | 12 November 1953 |
| Local planning authority | Somerset |
| Location | 51.20928, -2.64567 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1383027 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on The Market Cross, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Market Cross
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Market Place | II* | 16 m |
| The Red Lion Hotel | II | 17 m |
| 1, High Street | II | 17 m |
| The Crown Hotel | II* | 19 m |
| 3, High Street | II | 20 m |
| 5, Market Place | II* | 21 m |
| Midland Bank | II | 24 m |
| Crown Hotel | II | 24 m |
| 5, High Street | II | 25 m |
| 6, Sadler Street | II | 28 m |