Grade II* listed · Burnley

Burnley War Memorial

Burnley War Memorial is a Grade II* listed building in Burnley, first listed on 19 November 1997. It is one of 14 Grade II* entries among 307 listed buildings in Burnley; 87% of Burnley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBurnley War Memorial
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1247303
Date first listed19 November 1997
Local planning authorityBurnley
Location53.77387, -2.22079 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1247303

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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 Burnley War Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Towneley HallI109 m
The Old Stables Cafe Approximately 50 Metres North of Towneley HallII141 m
Craft Museum Approximately 40 Metres West of Towneley HallII155 m
Barn Approximately 50 Metres West of Towneley FarmhouseII176 m
Towneley Farmhouse and Towneley Farm Cottages Numbers 1 and 2II225 m
Foldys Cross Approximately 300 Metres South West of Towneley HallII368 m
Coke OvensII666 m
Towneley Golf Club Clubhouse Shop and CottageII817 m
RockwoodII1.0 km
Park ViewII1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnley War Memorial listed?
Yes. Burnley War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1247303, first listed on 19 November 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Burnley War Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Burnley, 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.