Grade II listed · West Oxfordshire

Village War Memorial

Village War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 15 May 1989. It is one of 2,950 Grade II entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 86% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Village War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1198275
Date first listed	15 May 1989
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.91623, -1.58910 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1198275

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Oxfordshire will require for your works on Village 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 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 Village War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Corner House	II	78 m
William Smith Memorial	II	94 m
Langston Memorial Fountain	II	94 m
Fountain House and West Cottage	II	135 m
Warren Hastings House and Hastings Hill House	II	148 m
Churchyard Wall, Church of St James	II	149 m
Well End	II	160 m
Church of All Saints	II*	167 m
The Chequers	II	186 m
Old Woolmans House	II	191 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Village War Memorial listed?

Yes. Village War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1198275, first listed on 15 May 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Village War Memorial?

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