Grade II listed · South Norfolk

Chain Home Transmitter Tower at former RAF Stoke Holy Cross

Chain Home Transmitter Tower at former RAF Stoke Holy Cross is a Grade II listed building in South Norfolk, first listed on 24 July 2024. It is one of 2,709 Grade II entries among 2,962 listed buildings in South Norfolk; 100% of South Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chain Home Transmitter Tower at former RAF Stoke Holy Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1473541
Date first listed	24 July 2024
Local planning authority	South Norfolk
Location	52.57603, 1.32994 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1473541

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Norfolk will require for your works on Chain Home Transmitter Tower at former RAF Stoke Holy 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 Chain Home Transmitter Tower at former RAF Stoke Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
RAF Stoke Holy Cross Receiver Reserve	II	204 m
Transmitter Buried Reserve at former RAF Stoke Holy Cross	II	316 m
Guardhouse at Former RAF Stoke Holy Cross	II	433 m
Pillbox (South) at Former RAF Stoke Holy Cross	II	465 m
Receiver Block and Tower Bases at Former RAF Stoke Holy Cross	II	482 m
Pillbox (West) at Former RAF Stoke Holy Cross	II	540 m
Highfield House	II	1.1 km
Blackford Hall	II	1.2 km
Blackford Hall Chapel	II	1.2 km
Church of St Mary	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chain Home Transmitter Tower at former RAF Stoke Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Chain Home Transmitter Tower at former RAF Stoke Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1473541, first listed on 24 July 2024. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chain Home Transmitter Tower at former RAF Stoke Holy Cross?

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