Grade II listed · Isle of Wight

Cowes War Memorial

Cowes War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Isle of Wight, first listed on 2 September 2016. It is one of 1,879 Grade II entries among 1,977 listed buildings in Isle of Wight; 98% of Isle of Wight’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCowes War Memorial
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1437765
Date first listed2 September 2016
Local planning authorityIsle of Wight
Location50.76274, -1.30364 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1437765

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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 Cowes War Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Former Stable Range at Northwood HouseII60 m
Northwood HouseII*78 m
Church of St MaryII*126 m
Church LodgeII156 m
The Chamber Union HouseII211 m
25, Union RoadII212 m
Vernon HouseII215 m
Malsah HouseII245 m
Oak Cottage Park CottageII249 m
March HouseII261 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowes War Memorial listed?
Yes. Cowes War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1437765, first listed on 2 September 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Cowes War Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Isle of Wight, 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.