Grade II* listed · Sefton

Bootle War Memorial, including flight of steps and flanking stone tablets

Bootle War Memorial, including flight of steps and flanking stone tablets is a Grade II* listed building in Sefton, first listed on 17 January 1986. It is one of 21 Grade II* entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 56% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBootle War Memorial, including flight of steps and flanking stone tablets
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1283634
Date first listed17 January 1986
Local planning authoritySefton
Location53.44455, -2.98835 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1283634

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Bootle War Memorial, including flight of steps and flanking stone tablets

NameGradeDistance
Statue of Edward VII South of Balliol Road JunctionII35 m
Public BathsII340 m
Kings CentreII377 m
Former Post Office Maple Leaf Boxing ClubII389 m
Juvenile Court and front wallII392 m
Education Department and front wallII398 m
Town Hall and Front WallII415 m
Old HallII566 m
1, Merton RoadII572 m
Christ ChurchII601 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bootle War Memorial, including flight of steps and flanking stone tablets listed?
Yes. Bootle War Memorial, including flight of steps and flanking stone tablets is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1283634, first listed on 17 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bootle War Memorial, including flight of steps and flanking stone tablets?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sefton, 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.