Grade II* listed · Cheltenham

Churchyard Cross Approximately 15 Metres North West of West Door of Church of St Mary

Churchyard Cross Approximately 15 Metres North West of West Door of Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in Cheltenham, first listed on 24 April 1950. It is one of 59 Grade II* entries among 1,132 listed buildings in Cheltenham; 1% of Cheltenham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurchyard Cross Approximately 15 Metres North West of West Door of Church of St Mary
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1386564
Date first listed24 April 1950
Local planning authorityCheltenham
Location51.88268, -2.05332 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1386564

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheltenham will require for your works on Churchyard Cross Approximately 15 Metres North West of West Door of Church of St Mary, 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 Churchyard Cross Approximately 15 Metres North West of West Door of Church of St Mary

NameGradeDistance
Three Headstones Approximately 6 Metres North West of North West Corner of Church of St MaryII10 m
Tomb Chest and Headstone 2 Metres West of North West Corner of Church of St MaryII11 m
Wager Tomb Chest and Four Headstones 5 to 10 Metres North of North West Corner Church of St MaryII11 m
Two Headstones Approximately 2.5 Metres North East of North West Corner of Church of St MaryII13 m
Four Chest Tombs and Headstone Approximately 10 Metres West of Church of St MaryII16 m
Ellis and Tea Caddy Tombs Approximately 6 Metres North West of West Door of Church of St MaryII16 m
Pruen Tomb Chest Approximately 30 Metres North of North West Corner of Church of St MaryII17 m
Three Chest Tombs Approximately 12 Metres to North of Church of St MaryII17 m
Middleton and Royds Tomb Chests 35 Metres North North West of North West Corner of Church of St MaryII19 m
Fletcher Tomb Approximately 10 Metres North of Centre of Nave Wall of Church of St MaryII22 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Cross Approximately 15 Metres North West of West Door of Church of St Mary listed?
Yes. Churchyard Cross Approximately 15 Metres North West of West Door of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1386564, first listed on 24 April 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Cross Approximately 15 Metres North West of West Door of Church of St Mary?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheltenham, 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.