Grade II listed · West Lancashire

Lathom War Memorial

Lathom War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 17 October 2016. It is one of 484 Grade II entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 98% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLathom War Memorial
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1438961
Date first listed17 October 2016
Local planning authorityWest Lancashire
Location53.58148, -2.82450 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1438961

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Lathom War Memorial, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Lathom War Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Preston Lodge South with Attached Screen Wall and GateII7 m
Preston Lodge North with Attached Screen Wall and GateII28 m
The Rookery, with Attached Coach HouseII55 m
The CroppersII151 m
Lathom Park Church of England Primary SchoolII210 m
Watkinson'S FarmhouseII352 m
Old Post OfficeII355 m
Lathom House AlmshousesII355 m
Stable Block to Rear of Lathom House AlmshousesII370 m
Lathom House Chapel of St JohnII402 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lathom War Memorial listed?
Yes. Lathom War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1438961, first listed on 17 October 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lathom War Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Lancashire, 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.