Grade II* listed · Sefton

War Memorial Obelisk, North-East Colonnade, South-West Colonnade, Pools of Remembrance and Memorial Garden Walls, and Cast-Iron Lamp Standards

War Memorial Obelisk, North-East Colonnade, South-West Colonnade, Pools of Remembrance and Memorial Garden Walls, and Cast-Iron Lamp Standards is a Grade II* listed building in Sefton, first listed on 15 November 1972. It is one of 21 Grade II* entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 21% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWar Memorial Obelisk, North-East Colonnade, South-West Colonnade, Pools of Remembrance and Memorial Garden Walls, and Cast-Iron Lamp Standards
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1379604
Date first listed15 November 1972
Local planning authoritySefton
Location53.64866, -3.00433 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1379604

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sefton will require for your works on War Memorial Obelisk, North-East Colonnade, South-West Colonnade, Pools of Remembrance and Memorial Garden Walls, and Cast-Iron Lamp Standards, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 War Memorial Obelisk, North-East Colonnade, South-West Colonnade, Pools of Remembrance and Memorial Garden Walls, and Cast-Iron Lamp Standards

NameGradeDistance
National Westminster BankII34 m
Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to South West Corner of Number 130c (Head Post Office)II40 m
No. 367 LORD STREETII53 m
Head Post OfficeII53 m
365, Lord StreetII56 m
Lakeland with Attached VerandahII60 m
Number 387 with Attached VerandahII61 m
Verandah to Numbers 393-421 (Numbers 393-421 Not Included)II68 m
Albany Buildings and Verandah Attached to Numbers 339-343II71 m
Numbers 335 and 337 with Attached VerandahII82 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial Obelisk, North-East Colonnade, South-West Colonnade, Pools of Remembrance and Memorial Garden Walls, and Cast-Iron Lamp Standards listed?
Yes. War Memorial Obelisk, North-East Colonnade, South-West Colonnade, Pools of Remembrance and Memorial Garden Walls, and Cast-Iron Lamp Standards is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1379604, first listed on 15 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to War Memorial Obelisk, North-East Colonnade, South-West Colonnade, Pools of Remembrance and Memorial Garden Walls, and Cast-Iron Lamp Standards?
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.