Grade II listed · Welwyn Hatfield

Essendon War Memorial

Essendon War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Welwyn Hatfield, first listed on 15 August 2017. It is one of 398 Grade II entries among 429 listed buildings in Welwyn Hatfield; 99% of Welwyn Hatfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameEssendon War Memorial
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1448624
Date first listed15 August 2017
Local planning authorityWelwyn Hatfield
Location51.76260, -0.15506 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1448624

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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 Essendon War Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Essendon CloseII42 m
Barn on South Side of Essendon CloseII50 m
WytmeadII55 m
Church CottagesII66 m
Pond CottageII78 m
Church of St Mary the VirginII*81 m
Presley Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Mary the VirginII100 m
Brown Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Mary the VirginII104 m
Dimsdale Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Mary the VirginII104 m
Cornwallis Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Mary the VirginII107 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Essendon War Memorial listed?
Yes. Essendon War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1448624, first listed on 15 August 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Essendon War Memorial?
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.