Grade II listed · Bradford

Saltaire Congregational Church War Memorial Obelisk

Saltaire Congregational Church War Memorial Obelisk is a Grade II listed building in Bradford, first listed on 24 May 2016. It is one of 2,190 Grade II entries among 2,282 listed buildings in Bradford; 99% of Bradford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSaltaire Congregational Church War Memorial Obelisk
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1435177
Date first listed24 May 2016
Local planning authorityBradford
Location53.83886, -1.79059 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1435177

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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 Saltaire Congregational Church War Memorial Obelisk

NameGradeDistance
Congregational Church (Including Salt Family Mausoleum to South)I28 m
Shipley College Including Railings to Right and to Left and to Both Sides of Railway StepsII51 m
Railings, Gates and Piers to Front of Congregational ChurchII62 m
Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and Adjoining BuildingsII67 m
Railings Between Victoria Road and Albert RoadII74 m
Railings and Piers to Front of Saltaire MillsII80 m
27-37, George Street, 6 Albert Terrace and 6 Caroline StreetII88 m
12-22, WILLIAM HENRY STREET (See details for further address information)II91 m
38-47, GEORGE STREET (See details for further address information)II92 m
14-22, AMELIA STREET (See details for further address information)II92 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Saltaire Congregational Church War Memorial Obelisk listed?
Yes. Saltaire Congregational Church War Memorial Obelisk is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1435177, first listed on 24 May 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Saltaire Congregational Church War Memorial Obelisk?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bradford, 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.