Grade II listed · West Suffolk

Lakenheath War Memorial

Lakenheath War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 7 June 2018. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 99% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lakenheath War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1456856
Date first listed	7 June 2018
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.41474, 0.52064 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1456856

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Lakenheath 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 Lakenheath War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
102, High Street	II	136 m
Church of St Mary	I	140 m
Lakenheath Hotel	II	182 m
Brewery House	II	270 m
42, High Street	II	299 m
11 and 13, Anchor Lane	II	310 m
Chalk Farmhouse	II	398 m
Ruin of Church of St Peter	II	2.0 km
Eriswell Hall	II	2.0 km
Barn and Cattle Sheds About 90 Metres East of Eriswell Hall	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakenheath War Memorial listed?

Yes. Lakenheath War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1456856, first listed on 7 June 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lakenheath 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 Suffolk, 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.