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British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial

British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial is a Grade II* listed building in Rugby, first listed on 13 June 2007. It is one of 44 Grade II* entries among 510 listed buildings in Rugby; 98% of Rugby’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBritish Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1392027
Date first listed13 June 2007
Local planning authorityRugby
Location52.38277, -1.25511 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392027

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rugby will require for your works on British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial listed?
Yes. British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1392027, first listed on 13 June 2007. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rugby, 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.