Grade II listed · Medway

Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial

Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 26 January 2018. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 98% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHoo St Werburgh War Memorial
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1451504
Date first listed26 January 2018
Local planning authorityMedway
Location51.41809, 0.56446 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1451504

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial, 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 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 Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Church of St WerburghI82 m
The Chequer'S Public HouseII85 m
Ivy HouseII172 m
Meadow HouseII322 m
Type 24 Second World War pillbox south of Abbots Court Cottages, Hoo St WerburghII709 m
Type 24 Wwii Pillbox on Seawall of River Medway at Tq7918771656II812 m
Type 28 Wwii Pillbox on Seawall of River Medway at Tq7924471695II856 m
Anti-Tank Cubes on the Sea-Wall of the River Medway at Tq7926371678II879 m
Type 24 Second World War pillbox south of Abbots Court Lodge, Hoo St WerburghII1.0 km
Type 24 Second World War pillbox east of Hoo St WerburghII1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial listed?
Yes. Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1451504, first listed on 26 January 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Medway, 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.