Grade II listed · Somerset

Wilton War Memorial

Wilton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 20 July 2016. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 99% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wilton War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1436628
Date first listed	20 July 2016
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.00922, -3.10692 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1436628

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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 Wilton War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
St George'S Church	II*	31 m
Wilton Nurseries	II	44 m
The Old Vicarage	II	68 m
The Orchard	II	78 m
Fons George House	II	82 m
New Inn	II	84 m
Wilton Cottage	II	96 m
Block 'B' to Southeast of Somerset and Bath Constabulary Headquarters	II	230 m
Wilton House	II	252 m
Ornamental Column in Garden to South East of Wilton House	II	257 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilton War Memorial listed?

Yes. Wilton War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1436628, 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 Wilton War Memorial?

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