Grade II listed · Leicester

War Memorial in churchyard of St George's Church

War Memorial in churchyard of St George's Church is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 28 August 2013. It is one of 345 Grade II entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 96% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial in churchyard of St George's Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1415471
Date first listed	28 August 2013
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.63417, -1.12639 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1415471

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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 churchyard of St George's Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St George	II*	40 m
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple	II	78 m
Former Charles Street Police Station	II	99 m
Queens Building	II	106 m
The Odeon Theatre	II	134 m
Exchange Building	II	135 m
29, Rutland Street	II	141 m
Wimbledon House	II	160 m
Central Baptist Church	II	162 m
Alexandra House	II	181 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial in churchyard of St George's Church listed?

Yes. War Memorial in churchyard of St George's Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1415471, first listed on 28 August 2013. 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 churchyard of St George's Church?

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