Grade II listed · North Tyneside

Smith's Dock Company War Memorial in West Park

Smith's Dock Company War Memorial in West Park is a Grade II listed building in North Tyneside, first listed on 19 February 1986. It is one of 208 Grade II entries among 220 listed buildings in North Tyneside; 22% of North Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Smith's Dock Company War Memorial in West Park
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1025346
Date first listed	19 February 1986
Local planning authority	North Tyneside
Location	55.00160, -1.45980 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1025346

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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 Smith's Dock Company War Memorial in West Park

Name	Grade	Distance
Memorial to Ralph Gardiner	II	653 m
Locks and Lock Gates in Albert Edward Dock	II	848 m
Accumulator Tower in Albert Edward Dock	II*	908 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	936 m
War Memorial outside St Cuthbert's Church	II	964 m
War Memorial, Benches, Walls, Piers, Terrace and Steps	II	988 m
Outpatients building of Victoria Jubilee Infirmary	II	990 m
Old Customs House	II	992 m
10, New Quay	II	995 m
Old Customs House	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith's Dock Company War Memorial in West Park listed?

Yes. Smith's Dock Company War Memorial in West Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1025346, first listed on 19 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Smith's Dock Company War Memorial in West Park?

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