Grade II* listed · Birmingham

Boer War Memorial, Cannon Hill Park

Boer War Memorial, Cannon Hill Park is a Grade II* listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 14 May 2008. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 94% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBoer War Memorial, Cannon Hill Park
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1392586
Date first listed14 May 2008
Local planning authorityBirmingham
Location52.45327, -1.90098 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392586

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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 Boer War Memorial, Cannon Hill Park

NameGradeDistance
Bandstand in Cannon Hill ParkII247 m
Cannon Hill HouseII304 m
Golden Lion Inn (Memorial)II314 m
Statue of Sir Robert Peel in Front of Police Training CollegeII454 m
Bridge Over Lake in Cannon Hill ParkII502 m
The Boy Scouts War Memorial in Cannon Hill ParkII599 m
Edward Road Baptist ChurchII599 m
Church of St Mary and St AmbroseII608 m
59, Salisbury Road B13II647 m
Public Convenience on Pavement in Front of the Cannon Hill Public HouseII688 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boer War Memorial, Cannon Hill Park listed?
Yes. Boer War Memorial, Cannon Hill Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1392586, first listed on 14 May 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Boer War Memorial, Cannon Hill Park?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Birmingham, 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.