Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Memorial cross for Probationary Flight Officer Francis Titcomb (the Swinsty Cross)

Memorial cross for Probationary Flight Officer Francis Titcomb (the Swinsty Cross) is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 23 March 2018. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 99% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMemorial cross for Probationary Flight Officer Francis Titcomb (the Swinsty Cross)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1453942
Date first listed23 March 2018
Local planning authorityNorth Yorkshire
Location54.41910, -0.75552 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1453942

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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 Memorial cross for Probationary Flight Officer Francis Titcomb (the Swinsty Cross)

NameGradeDistance
WaymarkerII578 m
WaymarkerII596 m
WaymarkerII1.4 km
Low Key Green CottageII1.5 km
Brow CottagesII1.5 km
1 and 2, Brow CottagesII1.6 km
The Lord NelsonII1.6 km
Brookwood FarmhouseII1.6 km
Fir TreeII1.6 km
The White HouseII1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial cross for Probationary Flight Officer Francis Titcomb (the Swinsty Cross) listed?
Yes. Memorial cross for Probationary Flight Officer Francis Titcomb (the Swinsty Cross) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1453942, first listed on 23 March 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Memorial cross for Probationary Flight Officer Francis Titcomb (the Swinsty Cross)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Yorkshire, 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.