Grade II listed · East Suffolk

Kessingland War Memorial

Kessingland War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 18 September 2018. It is one of 3,254 Grade II entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 98% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Kessingland War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1458835
Date first listed	18 September 2018
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.41523, 1.71569 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1458835

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Kessingland War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Edmund	I	80 m
The Old Rectory	II	412 m
59, High Street	II	736 m
The Ark	II	812 m
Pond Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
The Rookery	II	2.0 km
3 Kilns and 2 Chimney Stacks at Former Gislehan Brick and Pipeworks	II	2.1 km
White House Farmhouse	II	2.2 km
Church of St Michael	II*	2.4 km
Benacre War Memorial	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Kessingland War Memorial listed?

Yes. Kessingland War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1458835, first listed on 18 September 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Kessingland War Memorial?

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