Grade II* listed · Wirral

Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south)

Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south) is a Grade II* listed building in Wirral, first listed on 28 March 1974. It is one of 32 Grade II* entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 38% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1218058
Date first listed	28 March 1974
Local planning authority	Wirral
Location	53.39342, -3.01524 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218058

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south), 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 Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south)

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to Queen Victoria	II	55 m
Numbers 51 to 57 (Consecutive) with Railings to Front	I	64 m
Town Hall	II*	66 m
Numbers 58 to 63 (Consecutive) with Railings to Front, Flanking Wall and Gate Piers to North-East	I	73 m
17 Brandon Street	II	78 m
Numbers 1 to 6 (Consecutive) with Area Railings Attached	II*	86 m
Former Stables and Carriage Houses to Numbers 52 to 57 Hamilton Square	II	90 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk on Hamilton Street at junction with Duncan Street, adjacent to Hamilton Square	II	97 m
6, Duncan Street	II	98 m
Numbers 1 to 18 (Consecutive) Including Railings to Front	I	100 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south) listed?

Yes. Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1218058, first listed on 28 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south)?

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