Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Chester City War Memorial to Those Slain in Both World Wars

Chester City War Memorial to Those Slain in Both World Wars is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 6 August 1998. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 94% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chester City War Memorial to Those Slain in Both World Wars
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1376396
Date first listed	6 August 1998
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.19159, -2.89083 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376396

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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 Chester City War Memorial to Those Slain in Both World Wars

Name	Grade	Distance
Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary	I	32 m
St Werburgh Row and Clemence House	II	34 m
29 and 31, St Werburgh Street	II	46 m
Numbers 32 and 34 Street the Old Music Hall	II	48 m
St Werburgh Mount	II	49 m
Barclays Bank	II	58 m
St Werburgh Mount	II	58 m
Numbers 36 and 38 Street	II	62 m
St Oswalds Chambers	II	63 m
Number 30 Street	II	64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chester City War Memorial to Those Slain in Both World Wars listed?

Yes. Chester City War Memorial to Those Slain in Both World Wars is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1376396, first listed on 6 August 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chester City War Memorial to Those Slain in Both World Wars?

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