Grade II listed · Bedford

Wootton War Memorial

Wootton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 27 February 2017. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 99% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wootton War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1441878
Date first listed	27 February 2017
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.09462, -0.53431 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1441878

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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 Wootton War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Post Office	II	56 m
The Old Bakehouse, 23 and 25 Church Road	II	58 m
21 and 23, Church Row	II	65 m
7, Church Road	II	66 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	134 m
2-8, Church Road	II	151 m
48, Church Road	II	177 m
Ivy Cottage	II	193 m
Barn to Number 50	II	209 m
Former Stables to Wootton House	II	242 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wootton War Memorial listed?

Yes. Wootton War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1441878, first listed on 27 February 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wootton War Memorial?

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