Grade II listed · Harborough

War Memorial in Churchyard

War Memorial in Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Harborough, first listed on 29 April 1986. It is one of 1,155 Grade II entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 69% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWar Memorial in Churchyard
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1061524
Date first listed29 April 1986
Local planning authorityHarborough
Location52.50556, -1.22717 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1061524

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harborough will require for your works on War Memorial in Churchyard, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial in Churchyard listed?
Yes. War Memorial in Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1061524, first listed on 29 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to War Memorial in Churchyard?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Harborough, 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.