Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Great Somerford War Memorial Cross

Great Somerford War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 2 November 2017. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 99% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Great Somerford War Memorial Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1451048
Date first listed	2 November 2017
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.54535, -2.05466 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1451048

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Great Somerford War Memorial 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 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 Great Somerford War Memorial Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
The Close	II	27 m
The Old Maltings	II	51 m
The Mount House	II*	131 m
Outbuilding to East of the Mount House	II	147 m
Gate Piers at Entry to Churchyard	II	180 m
Four Monuments in Churchyard to South West of Porch of Church of St Peter and Paul	II	195 m
Church of St Peter and Paul	I	204 m
Two Monuments in Churchyard About 2 Metres South East of Rood Stair of Church of St Peter and Paul	II	208 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 2 Metres South of South East Angle of Chancel of Church of St Peter and Paul	II	213 m
Barn on West Side to Rear of No 7 Paddock Close	II	234 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Somerford War Memorial Cross listed?

Yes. Great Somerford War Memorial Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1451048, first listed on 2 November 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Great Somerford War Memorial Cross?

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