Grade II* listed · Eastbourne

Bronze Statue of Soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in Full Dress Uniform with Plumed Shako, and with Drawn Sword; Cannon to Rear

Bronze Statue of Soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in Full Dress Uniform with Plumed Shako, and with Drawn Sword; Cannon to Rear is a Grade II* listed building in Eastbourne, first listed on 17 May 1971. It is one of 11 Grade II* entries among 132 listed buildings in Eastbourne; 19% of Eastbourne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bronze Statue of Soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in Full Dress Uniform with Plumed Shako, and with Drawn Sword; Cannon to Rear
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1043677
Date first listed	17 May 1971
Local planning authority	Eastbourne
Location	50.76740, 0.29224 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1043677

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Bronze Statue of Soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in Full Dress Uniform with Plumed Shako, and with Drawn Sword; Cannon to Rear

Name	Grade	Distance
The Pier Hotel, Miramar House and Queens Mansions	II	30 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	37 m
Burlington Hotel Claremont Hotel	II*	62 m
1-24, Cavendish Place	II	72 m
Eastbourne Pier	II*	138 m
Seaside	II	167 m
7, Marine Parade	II	172 m
25-33, Cavendish Place	II	175 m
The Royal Hippodrome	II	212 m
35-49, Cavendish Place	II	238 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bronze Statue of Soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in Full Dress Uniform with Plumed Shako, and with Drawn Sword; Cannon to Rear listed?

Yes. Bronze Statue of Soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in Full Dress Uniform with Plumed Shako, and with Drawn Sword; Cannon to Rear is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1043677, first listed on 17 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bronze Statue of Soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in Full Dress Uniform with Plumed Shako, and with Drawn Sword; Cannon to Rear?

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