Grade II listed · Chesterfield

War Memorial in Churchyard to North East of St Mary'S Church

War Memorial in Churchyard to North East of St Mary'S Church is a Grade II listed building in Chesterfield, first listed on 9 August 1976. It is one of 227 Grade II entries among 245 listed buildings in Chesterfield; 27% of Chesterfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial in Churchyard to North East of St Mary'S Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1088272
Date first listed	9 August 1976
Local planning authority	Chesterfield
Location	53.23657, -1.42426 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1088272

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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 War Memorial in Churchyard to North East of St Mary'S Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Walls and Piers to St Mary'S Church	II	24 m
2, St Mary'S Gate	II*	36 m
Church of St Mary and All Saints	I	43 m
Stephenson Memorial Hall	II	65 m
Lamp Post Near South Porch of St Mary'S Church	II	79 m
Winding Wheel	II	81 m
Former Williams and Glyn's Bank and Bank Chambers	II	90 m
39A Holywell Street	II	168 m
Dorset House	II	172 m
39 and 41 Holywell Street	II	177 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial in Churchyard to North East of St Mary'S Church listed?

Yes. War Memorial in Churchyard to North East of St Mary'S Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1088272, first listed on 9 August 1976. 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 to North East of St Mary'S Church?

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