Grade II* listed · Wigan

War Memorial South of Church of All Saints with Encircling Railings

War Memorial South of Church of All Saints with Encircling Railings is a Grade II* listed building in Wigan, first listed on 24 October 1951. It is one of 32 Grade II* entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 0% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial South of Church of All Saints with Encircling Railings
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1384562
Date first listed	24 October 1951
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.54574, -2.63252 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1384562

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 War Memorial South of Church of All Saints with Encircling Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Public House	II	20 m
12-20, Wallgate	II	21 m
Former Yorkshire Bank	II	22 m
Moothall Chambers	II	28 m
Section of Wall Bounding Churchyard of Church of All Saints on South	II	31 m
Church of All Saints	II*	34 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Head Post Office	II	34 m
Head Post Office	II	37 m
Railings Encircling Church of All Saints to South and West	II	40 m
Former Royal Bank of Scotland	II	48 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial South of Church of All Saints with Encircling Railings listed?

Yes. War Memorial South of Church of All Saints with Encircling Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1384562, first listed on 24 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial South of Church of All Saints with Encircling Railings?

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