Grade II listed · Middlesbrough

Cenotaph, with Memorial Gates, Gatepiers and Screen Walls

Cenotaph, with Memorial Gates, Gatepiers and Screen Walls is a Grade II listed building in Middlesbrough, first listed on 28 July 1988. It is one of 113 Grade II entries among 125 listed buildings in Middlesbrough; 30% of Middlesbrough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cenotaph, with Memorial Gates, Gatepiers and Screen Walls
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1137094
Date first listed	28 July 1988
Local planning authority	Middlesbrough
Location	54.56480, -1.24050 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1137094

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Middlesbrough will require for your works on Cenotaph, with Memorial Gates, Gatepiers and Screen Walls, 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 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 Cenotaph, with Memorial Gates, Gatepiers and Screen Walls

Name	Grade	Distance
Coffin in Grounds of Dorman Memorial Museum	II	18 m
West Lodge and Attached Screen Wall and Memorial in Albert Park	II	30 m
Memorial Clock, in Albert Park	II	47 m
Dorman Memorial Museum	II	50 m
Sundial, in Albert Park	II	62 m
Park Methodist Church	II	103 m
Church of the Sacred Heart	II	109 m
South African War Memorial, in Albert Park	II	162 m
Church of St. Barnabas	II	290 m
Forbes' Buildings	II	297 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cenotaph, with Memorial Gates, Gatepiers and Screen Walls listed?

Yes. Cenotaph, with Memorial Gates, Gatepiers and Screen Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1137094, first listed on 28 July 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cenotaph, with Memorial Gates, Gatepiers and Screen Walls?

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