Grade II* listed · Welwyn Hatfield

Hatfield War Memorial including memorial cross, garden wall and gates, and shelter pavilion

Hatfield War Memorial including memorial cross, garden wall and gates, and shelter pavilion is a Grade II* listed building in Welwyn Hatfield, first listed on 16 May 2017. It is one of 25 Grade II* entries among 429 listed buildings in Welwyn Hatfield; 99% of Welwyn Hatfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hatfield War Memorial including memorial cross, garden wall and gates, and shelter pavilion
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1445906
Date first listed	16 May 2017
Local planning authority	Welwyn Hatfield
Location	51.76419, -0.21461 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1445906

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Welwyn Hatfield will require for your works on Hatfield War Memorial including memorial cross, garden wall and gates, and shelter pavilion, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Hatfield War Memorial including memorial cross, garden wall and gates, and shelter pavilion

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates,screen and 4 Gateposts to Hatfield Park	II	23 m
Statue of Third Marquess of Salisbury	II	26 m
40, Park Street	II	132 m
The Horse and Groom Public House	II	136 m
44, Park Street	II	147 m
The Old Coach House	II	160 m
North Place	II	162 m
Hill House	II*	170 m
4,6,8,10, Park Street	II	182 m
1, 3 & 5 Park Street	II*	189 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hatfield War Memorial including memorial cross, garden wall and gates, and shelter pavilion listed?

Yes. Hatfield War Memorial including memorial cross, garden wall and gates, and shelter pavilion is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1445906, first listed on 16 May 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hatfield War Memorial including memorial cross, garden wall and gates, and shelter pavilion?

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