Grade II listed · Trafford

War Memorial Obelisk and Tablet in Urmston Jewish Cemetery

War Memorial Obelisk and Tablet in Urmston Jewish Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in Trafford, first listed on 7 September 2016. It is one of 246 Grade II entries among 262 listed buildings in Trafford; 97% of Trafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial Obelisk and Tablet in Urmston Jewish Cemetery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1437788
Date first listed	7 September 2016
Local planning authority	Trafford
Location	53.44950, -2.34252 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1437788

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Trafford will require for your works on War Memorial Obelisk and Tablet in Urmston Jewish Cemetery, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 War Memorial Obelisk and Tablet in Urmston Jewish Cemetery

Name	Grade	Distance
Newcroft House	II	521 m
Church of St Clement	II	719 m
Urmston Memorial Cross	II	779 m
Davyhulme Circle War Memorial	II	1.3 km
War Memorial outside All Saints' Church	II	1.5 km
Church of St Martin	II*	1.8 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, including boundary wall and railings	II	1.8 km
Sundial, Saint Martin'S Church Graveyard	II	1.8 km
War Memorial in St Mary's Churchyard, Davyhulme	II	1.8 km
Lychgate, Church of Saint Martin	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial Obelisk and Tablet in Urmston Jewish Cemetery listed?

Yes. War Memorial Obelisk and Tablet in Urmston Jewish Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1437788, first listed on 7 September 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial Obelisk and Tablet in Urmston Jewish Cemetery?

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