Grade II listed · Hartlepool

War memorial outside St Oswald's Church, West Hartlepool

War memorial outside St Oswald's Church, West Hartlepool is a Grade II listed building in Hartlepool, first listed on 6 February 2017. It is one of 144 Grade II entries among 153 listed buildings in Hartlepool; 99% of Hartlepool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War memorial outside St Oswald's Church, West Hartlepool
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1441611
Date first listed	6 February 2017
Local planning authority	Hartlepool
Location	54.69380, -1.21524 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1441611

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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 War memorial outside St Oswald's Church, West Hartlepool

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Oswald	II	13 m
81-87, RABY ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	491 m
Odeon Cinema	II	535 m
Drinking Fountain 20 Metres to South East of Gray Art Gallery	II	808 m
Jesmond Road Primary School, Master'S House, Play Shed and Surrounding Wall	II	820 m
Town Hall	II	832 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk 5 Metres East of Town Hall	II	841 m
Seaton High Light	II	876 m
Grand Hotel	II	912 m
Boundary Wall Gate Piers and Steps to Rear (West) and Side (North) of Old Dock Offices	II	922 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War memorial outside St Oswald's Church, West Hartlepool listed?

Yes. War memorial outside St Oswald's Church, West Hartlepool is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1441611, first listed on 6 February 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War memorial outside St Oswald's Church, West Hartlepool?

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