Grade II listed · Nottingham

War Memorial, Retaining Wall and Railings at Memorial Nurses' Home

War Memorial, Retaining Wall and Railings at Memorial Nurses' Home is a Grade II listed building in Nottingham, first listed on 30 November 1995. It is one of 757 Grade II entries among 804 listed buildings in Nottingham; 44% of Nottingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWar Memorial, Retaining Wall and Railings at Memorial Nurses' Home
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1270737
Date first listed30 November 1995
Local planning authorityNottingham
Location52.95055, -1.15553 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1270737

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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, Retaining Wall and Railings at Memorial Nurses' Home

NameGradeDistance
Memorial Nurses' HomeII25 m
Nottingham Castle Middle Bailey Wall and TowersII26 m
Garden Buildings and Adjoining Boundary Wall at Castle MuseumII51 m
War Memorial Obelisk and Kerb, 70 Metres North East of the Castle MuseumII57 m
Gateway and Boundary Wall at Memorial Nurses' HomeII66 m
1 and 2, Castle GroveII72 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjoining Castle WallII75 m
Lamp Standard 5 Metres South West of Number 2II78 m
King Charles HouseII81 m
Number 7 and Attached ArchwayII88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial, Retaining Wall and Railings at Memorial Nurses' Home listed?
Yes. War Memorial, Retaining Wall and Railings at Memorial Nurses' Home is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1270737, first listed on 30 November 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to War Memorial, Retaining Wall and Railings at Memorial Nurses' Home?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Nottingham, 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.