Grade I listed · Rochdale

Rochdale Cenotaph

Rochdale Cenotaph is a Grade I listed building in Rochdale, first listed on 12 February 1985. It is one of 5 Grade I entries among 359 listed buildings in Rochdale; 24% of Rochdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rochdale Cenotaph
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1084274
Date first listed	12 February 1985
Local planning authority	Rochdale
Location	53.61626, -2.15972 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1084274

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rochdale will require for your works on Rochdale Cenotaph, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Rochdale Cenotaph

Name	Grade	Distance
Lamp posts at each corner of War Memorial	II	19 m
The Old Post Office	II	42 m
Town Hall	I	79 m
Former Blue Bell Inn	II	97 m
Rochdale Bridge, at the junction of The Esplanade, Yorkshire Street, The Butts, South Parade, Rochdale	II	120 m
The Former Oldham Joint Stock Bank, now HSBC	II	135 m
17, Yorkshire Street	II	138 m
Former Post Office, corner of Packer Street and Fleece Street	II	144 m
Former Union Bank of Manchester, 5 South Parade	II	149 m
Market Cross	II	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rochdale Cenotaph listed?

Yes. Rochdale Cenotaph is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1084274, first listed on 12 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rochdale Cenotaph?

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