Grade II listed · Charnwood

Syston War Memorial Clock Tower

Syston War Memorial Clock Tower is a Grade II listed building in Charnwood, first listed on 7 April 2016. It is one of 740 Grade II entries among 791 listed buildings in Charnwood; 98% of Charnwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSyston War Memorial Clock Tower
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1433278
Date first listed7 April 2016
Local planning authorityCharnwood
Location52.69665, -1.07687 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1433278

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Charnwood will require for your works on Syston War Memorial Clock Tower, 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 Syston War Memorial Clock Tower

NameGradeDistance
19, Chapel StreetII301 m
16, School StreetII315 m
Vine HouseII331 m
Chatsley HouseII336 m
1300, Melton RoadII350 m
2, Brook StreetII361 m
11, Barkby RoadII377 m
3, Brook StreetII386 m
21, High StreetII386 m
33, High StreetII388 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Syston War Memorial Clock Tower listed?
Yes. Syston War Memorial Clock Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1433278, first listed on 7 April 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Syston War Memorial Clock Tower?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Charnwood, 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.