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Whitehall Recreation Ground War Memorial Gates

Whitehall Recreation Ground War Memorial Gates is a Grade II listed building in Rugby, first listed on 7 February 2018. It is one of 459 Grade II entries among 510 listed buildings in Rugby; 100% of Rugby’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWhitehall Recreation Ground War Memorial Gates
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1452202
Date first listed7 February 2018
Local planning authorityRugby
Location52.36934, -1.25401 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1452202

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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 Whitehall Recreation Ground War Memorial Gates

NameGradeDistance
36 and 38, Hillmorton RoadII84 m
32 and 34 Hillmorton RoadII93 m
Arnold PlaceII148 m
42, Hillmorton RoadII148 m
16 and 18, Hillmorton RoadII177 m
12 and 14, Hillmorton RoadII206 m
Te Hira Including Gate Piers Immediately North WestII228 m
Lawrence Sheriff School (North Range and Hall)II238 m
Horton House Including Garden Boundary Wall to North East and South EastII315 m
Hillmorton LodgeII342 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitehall Recreation Ground War Memorial Gates listed?
Yes. Whitehall Recreation Ground War Memorial Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1452202, first listed on 7 February 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Whitehall Recreation Ground War Memorial Gates?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rugby, 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.