Grade II listed · Birmingham

Aston War Memorial to the 8th Battalion, The Warwickshire Regiment

Aston War Memorial to the 8th Battalion, The Warwickshire Regiment is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 4 April 2016. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 98% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Aston War Memorial to the 8th Battalion, The Warwickshire Regiment
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1434285
Date first listed	4 April 2016
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.50683, -1.88062 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1434285

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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 Aston War Memorial to the 8th Battalion, The Warwickshire Regiment

Name	Grade	Distance
Anglican Church of Ss Peter and Paul	II*	67 m
Stable Range to North of Northern Lodge, Aston Hall	I	195 m
Lodges Linked by Flanking Walls to East Front of Aston Hall	I	217 m
Aston Hall	I	259 m
Witton Lane Tramway Depot	II	619 m
The Britannia Public House	II	695 m
Swan and Mitre Public House	II	719 m
Masters House and Hall at Broadway Comprehensive School	II	738 m
Grand Junction Railway Viaduct Just South of Aston Station Over the Birmingham/Fazeley Canal	II	744 m
Railings and Gate Piers to Broadway Comprehensive School, Fronting Road	II	776 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Aston War Memorial to the 8th Battalion, The Warwickshire Regiment listed?

Yes. Aston War Memorial to the 8th Battalion, The Warwickshire Regiment is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1434285, first listed on 4 April 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Aston War Memorial to the 8th Battalion, The Warwickshire Regiment?

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