Grade II listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Watlington War Memorial

Watlington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 11 July 2018. It is one of 1,311 Grade II entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 98% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Watlington War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1457162
Date first listed	11 July 2018
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.67403, 0.39603 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1457162

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Watlington 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 Watlington War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of Ss Peter and Paul	I	26 m
Garden Wall 35 Metres South East of Manor Farmhouse	II	94 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	119 m
Garden Wall 35 Metres South West of Manor Farmhouse	II	146 m
33, Downham Road	II	322 m
The Old Rectory	II	409 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
Church of St James	I	1.7 km
The Priory	II*	2.1 km
Tombstone 6 Metres South of Church of St Mary Magdalen Chancel	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Watlington War Memorial listed?

Yes. Watlington War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1457162, first listed on 11 July 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Watlington War Memorial?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 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.