Grade II* listed · Leeds

Memorial to Queen Victoria

Memorial to Queen Victoria is a Grade II* listed building in Leeds, first listed on 5 August 1976. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 27% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Memorial to Queen Victoria
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1255642
Date first listed	5 August 1976
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.81111, -1.55791 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1255642

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Leeds will require for your works on Memorial to Queen Victoria, 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 Memorial to Queen Victoria

Name	Grade	Distance
North Lodge on East Side of Woodhouse Moor	II	30 m
229 and attached gate piers and railings, Woodhouse Lane	II	80 m
Statue of Hr Marsden	II	89 m
Harrisons Houses and Attached Railings	II	156 m
The Pack Horse Public House	II	164 m
Cemetery Wall with Blocked Gateway on North West Side	II	182 m
Former Lodges to Woodhouse Cemetery	II	213 m
'A Celebration of Engineering Sciences' relief mural, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds	II	219 m
Leeds Fire Brigade Memorial Approximately 10 Metres South of Woodhouse Cemetery Lodge	II	223 m
Henry Price Residence	II	265 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial to Queen Victoria listed?

Yes. Memorial to Queen Victoria is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1255642, first listed on 5 August 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Memorial to Queen Victoria?

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