Grade II listed · Staffordshire Moorlands

Home Guard War Memorial affixed to triangulation pillar at Merryton Low

Home Guard War Memorial affixed to triangulation pillar at Merryton Low is a Grade II listed building in Staffordshire Moorlands, first listed on 19 March 2008. It is one of 1,251 Grade II entries among 1,336 listed buildings in Staffordshire Moorlands; 99% of Staffordshire Moorlands’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHome Guard War Memorial affixed to triangulation pillar at Merryton Low
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1392478
Date first listed19 March 2008
Local planning authorityStaffordshire Moorlands
Location53.14612, -1.93966 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392478

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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 Home Guard War Memorial affixed to triangulation pillar at Merryton Low

NameGradeDistance
The Mermaid InnII696 m
Lower Fleet Green Farmhouse and Attached Stable and Hay LoftII1.5 km
Farm Outbuilding to the West of Lower Green FarmhouseII2.4 km
Lower Green FarmhouseII2.4 km
The Knowles FarmhouseII2.4 km
Milepost Leek 4 MilesII2.4 km
Church of St. John BaptistII*2.5 km
Naychurch FarmhouseII2.6 km
Church of St PaulII2.8 km
The Rock InnII2.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Guard War Memorial affixed to triangulation pillar at Merryton Low listed?
Yes. Home Guard War Memorial affixed to triangulation pillar at Merryton Low is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392478, first listed on 19 March 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Home Guard War Memorial affixed to triangulation pillar at Merryton Low?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Staffordshire Moorlands, 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.