Grade II* listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade

Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade is a Grade II* listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 12 March 2014. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 99% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1418017
Date first listed	12 March 2014
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.72145, -1.88191 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1418017

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade

Name	Grade	Distance
Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools	II	103 m
Former Town Hall	II	103 m
Royal National Hospital Chapel	II	132 m
Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic	II	171 m
38, Richmond Hill	II	186 m
Norfolk Hotel	II	197 m
Church of St Stephen	I	206 m
Salisbury House Walton House	II	218 m
Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart	II	229 m
National Westminster Bank	II	232 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade listed?

Yes. Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1418017, first listed on 12 March 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade?

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