Grade II listed · Lancaster

War Memorial Approximately 5 Metres North of Christ Church

War Memorial Approximately 5 Metres North of Christ Church is a Grade II listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 13 March 1995. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 89% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial Approximately 5 Metres North of Christ Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1298335
Date first listed	13 March 1995
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.04601, -2.78851 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1298335

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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 5 Metres North of Christ Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Christ Church	II	27 m
Christ Church Primary School	II	151 m
Royal Grammar School (Old School)	II	169 m
Cross in Roman Catholic Cemetery	II	249 m
Perimeter Walls and Gateway of Roman Catholic Cemetery	II	289 m
Cathedral School Including Attached Wall, Rilings and Doorway	II	297 m
St Walburga'S Convent	II	333 m
Gate Piers, Gates and Walls to Williamson Park	II	352 m
Cathedral House	II	364 m
Lodge to Williamson Park	II	370 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial Approximately 5 Metres North of Christ Church listed?

Yes. War Memorial Approximately 5 Metres North of Christ Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1298335, first listed on 13 March 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 Approximately 5 Metres North of Christ Church?

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