Grade II listed · West Devon

Lifton War Memorial

Lifton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 19 October 2017. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 99% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lifton War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1449703
Date first listed	19 October 2017
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.64267, -4.28398 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1449703

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 Lifton War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	I	37 m
Palmer Chest Tomb About 9 Metres South of the Church of St Mary	II	53 m
Palmer Chest Tomb About 10 Metres South East of the Tower of the Church of St Mary	II	53 m
Waddon Martyn Memorial About 5 Metres East of the Church of St Mary	II	57 m
Bradshaw Memorial About 50 Metres South West of the Tower of St Mary	II	71 m
The Old Rectory	II	76 m
The Old Manor	II	79 m
Cockpit About 8 Metres North of the Arundell Arms	II	92 m
Holly Cottage	II	94 m
Wall, Gatepiers and Gate Immediately to the South East of Hornapark	II	144 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lifton War Memorial listed?

Yes. Lifton War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1449703, first listed on 19 October 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lifton War Memorial?

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