Grade II listed · Leeds

War Memorial Approximately 50 Metres South of the Church of St John the Evangelist

War Memorial Approximately 50 Metres South of the Church of St John the Evangelist is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 11 September 1996. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 81% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial Approximately 50 Metres South of the Church of St John the Evangelist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1256005
Date first listed	11 September 1996
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.84872, -1.53466 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1256005

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 War Memorial Approximately 50 Metres South of the Church of St John the Evangelist

Name	Grade	Distance
Lych Gate to Church of St John the Evangelist	II	19 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	44 m
Moorfield House and Attached Outbuildings and Walls	II	621 m
Leeds Industrial School	II	1.0 km
Allerton Lodge	II	1.1 km
282, Harrogate Road	II	1.2 km
Moor Allerton School	II	1.2 km
Moss Hall	II	1.6 km
Milestone to Front of Number 1 Grove Cottages	II	1.6 km
Lidgett Park Methodist Church	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial Approximately 50 Metres South of the Church of St John the Evangelist listed?

Yes. War Memorial Approximately 50 Metres South of the Church of St John the Evangelist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1256005, first listed on 11 September 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial Approximately 50 Metres South of the Church of St John the Evangelist?

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.