Grade II listed · Walsall

Willenhall War Memorial, including obelisk and associated First World War stone panels and plaques, Second World War stone panels and plaques, and plaques dedicated to the Boer War.

Willenhall War Memorial, including obelisk and associated First World War stone panels and plaques, Second World War stone panels and plaques, and plaques dedicated to the Boer War. is a Grade II listed building in Walsall, first listed on 12 October 2017. It is one of 161 Grade II entries among 166 listed buildings in Walsall; 96% of Walsall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Willenhall War Memorial, including obelisk and associated First World War stone panels and plaques, Second World War stone panels and plaques, and plaques dedicated to the Boer War.
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1449369
Date first listed	12 October 2017
Local planning authority	Walsall
Location	52.58675, -2.05718 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1449369

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Willenhall War Memorial, including obelisk and associated First World War stone panels and plaques, Second World War stone panels and plaques, and plaques dedicated to the Boer War.

Name	Grade	Distance
Trinity Methodist Church	II	225 m
Numbers 14 and 15, with Attached Workshops on North and West Sides of Yard to Rear	II	285 m
Little London Baptist Church	II	310 m
The Bell Public House	II	333 m
33, Market Place	II	340 m
34, Market Place	II	346 m
Clock Tower	II	377 m
1, 2 and 3, Cross Street	II	378 m
42, 43 and 44, Market Place	II	395 m
8, New Road	II	403 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Willenhall War Memorial, including obelisk and associated First World War stone panels and plaques, Second World War stone panels and plaques, and plaques dedicated to the Boer War. listed?

Yes. Willenhall War Memorial, including obelisk and associated First World War stone panels and plaques, Second World War stone panels and plaques, and plaques dedicated to the Boer War. is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1449369, first listed on 12 October 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Willenhall War Memorial, including obelisk and associated First World War stone panels and plaques, Second World War stone panels and plaques, and plaques dedicated to the Boer War.?

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