Grade II* listed · Croydon

Croydon War Memorial

Croydon War Memorial is a Grade II* listed building in Croydon, first listed on 19 November 1973. It is one of 8 Grade II* entries among 178 listed buildings in Croydon; 19% of Croydon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCroydon War Memorial
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1268438
Date first listed19 November 1973
Local planning authorityCroydon
Location51.37228, -0.09933 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1268438

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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 Croydon War Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen VictoriaII26 m
Union Bank ChambersII39 m
Nat West BankII56 m
The Ship Public HouseII61 m
Surrey Street Drinking Fountain and wallII94 m
Former Grant'S Department StoreII124 m
Segas OfficesII150 m
The Dog and Bull Public HouseII180 m
11, Crown HillII189 m
Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital)I190 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon War Memorial listed?
Yes. Croydon War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1268438, first listed on 19 November 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Croydon War Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Croydon, 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.