Grade II* listed · Tameside

Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial

Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial is a Grade II* listed building in Tameside, first listed on 14 July 1987. It is one of 21 Grade II* entries among 331 listed buildings in Tameside; 74% of Tameside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1067996
Date first listed	14 July 1987
Local planning authority	Tameside
Location	53.48876, -2.08790 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1067996

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tameside will require for your works on Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial, 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 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 Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens	II	54 m
Albion Congregational Church	II*	130 m
Albion Warehouse	II*	143 m
St Michael'S House	II	147 m
John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church	II	171 m
121, Stamford Street	II	172 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	I	174 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Market Hall	II	281 m
Market Hall	II	306 m
Church of St James	II	318 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial listed?

Yes. Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1067996, first listed on 14 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial?

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