Grade II listed · Peterborough

War Memorial

War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 17 June 2009. It is one of 811 Grade II entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 98% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393333
Date first listed	17 June 2009
Local planning authority	Peterborough
Location	52.63340, -0.41431 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393333

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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 War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Mount Pleasant	II	136 m
Quarry House	II	206 m
1 and 2, School Road	II	241 m
29, School Road	II	256 m
Barn Immediately North of Close House	II	268 m
Wilfrid Wood Hall	II	272 m
Close House	II	275 m
Barn North North East of Close House	II	278 m
Lea Cottage	II	279 m
Cosy Cottage North Cottage	II	287 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial listed?

Yes. War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393333, first listed on 17 June 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial?

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