Grade I listed · Preston

Preston War Memorial

Preston War Memorial is a Grade I listed building in Preston, first listed on 20 December 1991. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 74% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Preston War Memorial
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1218458
Date first listed	20 December 1991
Local planning authority	Preston
Location	53.75943, -2.69938 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218458

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Preston War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Post Office and Attached Railings	II	30 m
Group of Nine Telephone Kiosks Outside Head Post Office	II	38 m
33,34, Market Place	II	44 m
Sessions House	II*	60 m
Obelisk	II	64 m
Town Hall	II	68 m
Harris Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery	I	77 m
The Fish Market	II	83 m
11, Friargate	II	104 m
Amounderness House	II	113 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Preston War Memorial listed?

Yes. Preston War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1218458, first listed on 20 December 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Preston War Memorial?

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