Grade I listed · Wirral

Port Sunlight War Memorial

Port Sunlight War Memorial is a Grade I listed building in Wirral, first listed on 20 December 1965. It is one of 9 Grade I entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 10% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Port Sunlight War Memorial
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1343491
Date first listed	20 December 1965
Local planning authority	Wirral
Location	53.35304, -2.99791 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1343491

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Port Sunlight War Memorial, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Port Sunlight War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
1-9, CAUSEWAY CLOSE (See details for further address information)	II	59 m
1-4, King Georges Drive and 8-12, the Causeway	II	59 m
Terrace Wall and Ornamental Arch to Rose Garden	II	82 m
8-15, Jubilee Crescent	II	86 m
44-48, GREENDALE ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	100 m
49-53, GREENDALE ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	108 m
1-7, Jubilee Crescent	II	112 m
5-7, THE CAUSEWAY (See details for further address information)	II	127 m
54-58, Greendale Road	II	141 m
Lych Gate to Christ Church	II	147 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Sunlight War Memorial listed?

Yes. Port Sunlight War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1343491, first listed on 20 December 1965. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Port Sunlight War Memorial?

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