Grade II listed · Solihull

War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist

War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Solihull, first listed on 8 March 2011. It is one of 333 Grade II entries among 384 listed buildings in Solihull; 95% of Solihull’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1396597
Date first listed	8 March 2011
Local planning authority	Solihull
Location	52.40980, -1.64228 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1396597

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Solihull will require for your works on War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Cross	II	22 m
Village School	II	35 m
Spring Cottage	II	36 m
Berks Well	II	38 m
Spring Croft	II	47 m
Church of Saint John the Baptist	I	48 m
Banbury Cottage	II	56 m
House Next to Village School	II	56 m
Well House	II	59 m
The Cottage	II	60 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1396597, first listed on 8 March 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist?

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