Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial

St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 7 December 2016. It is one of 691 Grade II entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 99% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1440045
Date first listed	7 December 2016
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.72126, -1.86031 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1440045

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will require for your works on St Swithun's, Bournemouth 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 St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
St Swithun'S Church Hall	II	17 m
Church of St Swithun	II	31 m
Earl'S Court	II	88 m
Tudor Grange	II	252 m
Ascham House	II	281 m
Bournemouth Natural Science Society	II	314 m
College of Technology and Central Public Library	II	372 m
Hairdressing Department of Bournemouth College of Technology	II	375 m
Central Fire Station	II	383 m
Row of Four K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Lansdowne Library	II	421 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial listed?

Yes. St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1440045, first listed on 7 December 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial?

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