Grade II listed · Dorset

Lt Wilfred Watts War Memorial, Blandford Cemetery

Lt Wilfred Watts War Memorial, Blandford Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 July 2016. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 99% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLt Wilfred Watts War Memorial, Blandford Cemetery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1435897
Date first listed20 July 2016
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.86632, -2.15399 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1435897

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Lt Wilfred Watts War Memorial, Blandford Cemetery, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lt Wilfred Watts War Memorial, Blandford Cemetery listed?
Yes. Lt Wilfred Watts War Memorial, Blandford Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1435897, first listed on 20 July 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lt Wilfred Watts War Memorial, Blandford Cemetery?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dorset, 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.