Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Datchworth War Memorial

Datchworth War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 29 January 2016. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 100% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Datchworth War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1431439
Date first listed	29 January 2016
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.85737, -0.16059 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1431439

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Datchworth War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Saints	II*	22 m
68, Bury Lane	II	75 m
Barns About 30 Metres East South East of Bury Farm House	II	170 m
Old Pound House	II	220 m
Innisfree	II	364 m
Well, Well Head Gear and Housing About 35 Metres North West of Raffin Green Farm House	II	672 m
Outbuilding About 5 Metres North East of Number 16	II	896 m
Outbuilding About 5 Metres West of Number 16	II	897 m
Pettit'S	II	900 m
The Inn on the Green	II	985 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Datchworth War Memorial listed?

Yes. Datchworth War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1431439, first listed on 29 January 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Datchworth War Memorial?

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