Grade II listed · Wyre Forest

Bewdley War Memorial

Bewdley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Wyre Forest, first listed on 16 January 2019. It is one of 665 Grade II entries among 697 listed buildings in Wyre Forest; 99% of Wyre Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bewdley War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1461566
Date first listed	16 January 2019
Local planning authority	Wyre Forest
Location	52.36394, -2.31510 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1461566

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wyre Forest will require for your works on Bewdley 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 Bewdley War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Leonard	I	16 m
Banks Memorial and Railings About 60 Metres North West of Church of St Leonard	II	67 m
Seager and Baker Memorials About 50 Metres West of the Church of St Leonard	II	68 m
Garage, Barn and Granary About 10 Metres South of Home Farmhouse	II	69 m
Barn About 20 Metres South East of Home Farmhouse	II	91 m
Ribbesford House	II*	193 m
Winterdyne Lodge	II	620 m
Haye Farmhouse and Attached Barn	II	742 m
Winterdyne	II*	772 m
Lower Blackstone Farmhouse	II	799 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bewdley War Memorial listed?

Yes. Bewdley War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1461566, first listed on 16 January 2019. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bewdley War Memorial?

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