Grade II listed · North Kesteven

War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Cross Church

War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Cross Church is a Grade II listed building in North Kesteven, first listed on 15 June 2006. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,004 listed buildings in North Kesteven; 98% of North Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Cross Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1391705
Date first listed	15 June 2006
Local planning authority	North Kesteven
Location	53.10883, -0.40317 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1391705

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Kesteven will require for your works on War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Cross Church, 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 War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Cross Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of The Holy Cross	II*	20 m
25 and 27, Main Street	II	64 m
High House	II	65 m
Gresham	II	126 m
15, Main Street	II	133 m
Archway 20 Metres South of the Vicarage	II	177 m
47, Main Street	II	189 m
Village Farmhouse and Number 5	II	210 m
The Royal Oak	II	222 m
Beckside Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding	II	307 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Cross Church listed?

Yes. War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Cross Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391705, first listed on 15 June 2006. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Cross Church?

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