Grade II* listed · Oldham

Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side).

Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side). is a Grade II* listed building in Oldham, first listed on 23 January 1973. It is one of 13 Grade II* entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 9% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side).
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1210137
Date first listed	23 January 1973
Local planning authority	Oldham
Location	53.54236, -2.11136 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210137

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Oldham will require for your works on Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side)., 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 Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side).

Name	Grade	Distance
11, Church Terrace	II	11 m
Church of St Mary and St Peter	II*	30 m
10-14, Church Lane	II	35 m
County Court	II	39 m
8, Church Lane	II	46 m
11, Church Lane	II	51 m
7 and 9, Church Lane	II	59 m
Town Hall	II	65 m
Barclays Bank	II	67 m
National Westminster Bank	II	73 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side). listed?

Yes. Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side). is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1210137, first listed on 23 January 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Oldham War Memorial, including memorial wall, piers, gates and steps to St Mary’s churchyard and forecourt walls, steps and balustrade (south side), and railings to St Mary's Churchyard (west side).?

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