Grade II listed · South Gloucestershire

Olveston War Memorial with associated steps and flanking dwarf walls

Olveston War Memorial with associated steps and flanking dwarf walls is a Grade II listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 2 June 2015. It is one of 1,923 Grade II entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 99% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOlveston War Memorial with associated steps and flanking dwarf walls
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1424836
Date first listed2 June 2015
Local planning authoritySouth Gloucestershire
Location51.58284, -2.57715 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1424836

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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 Olveston War Memorial with associated steps and flanking dwarf walls

NameGradeDistance
The White HartII14 m
Post OfficeII17 m
Cuthbert Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St MaryII24 m
1 and 2 LonghavenII25 m
Churchill HouseII30 m
4 Cottages Adjoining the White Hart to the WestII30 m
Church of St MaryII*40 m
The Old VicarageII60 m
SedgeleyII84 m
PeacehavenII111 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Olveston War Memorial with associated steps and flanking dwarf walls listed?
Yes. Olveston War Memorial with associated steps and flanking dwarf walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1424836, first listed on 2 June 2015. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Olveston War Memorial with associated steps and flanking dwarf walls?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Gloucestershire, 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.