Grade II listed · Bedford

Goldington War Memorial

Goldington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 29 August 2018. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 99% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Goldington War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1458165
Date first listed	29 August 2018
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.14302, -0.42916 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1458165

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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 Goldington War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Goldington Hall	II	174 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	436 m
136, Goldington Road	II	1.6 km
The Barns	II	1.9 km
Barn at Right Angles to the Barns Facing Drive and Garden	II	2.0 km
Shires House at Bedford Health Village	II	2.1 km
9, Rothsay Gardens	II	2.1 km
Suspension Bridge	II	2.1 km
Octagon Farmhouse	II	2.2 km
Bedford War Memorial	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Goldington War Memorial listed?

Yes. Goldington War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1458165, first listed on 29 August 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Goldington War Memorial?

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