Grade II listed · Bolton

Little Lever Library War Memorial Plaque

Little Lever Library War Memorial Plaque is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 30 April 2020. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 99% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Little Lever Library War Memorial Plaque
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1461676
Date first listed	30 April 2020
Local planning authority	Bolton
Location	53.56150, -2.36928 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1461676

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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 Little Lever Library War Memorial Plaque

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Matthew	II	305 m
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone at 8 1/2 miles from Manchester	II	667 m
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone at 8 1/4 miles from Manchester	II	750 m
Ladyshore House	II	821 m
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone at 8 miles from Manchester	II	834 m
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone Approximately 600 Metres South East of Hall Lane	II	868 m
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone Approximately 230 Metres North of Prestolee Road	II	871 m
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone at 8 3/4 miles from Manchester	II	920 m
Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Aqueduct Over River Irwell	II	1.1 km
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Post Approximately 220 Metres East of Hall Lane, Opposite Milestone	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Lever Library War Memorial Plaque listed?

Yes. Little Lever Library War Memorial Plaque is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1461676, first listed on 30 April 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Little Lever Library War Memorial Plaque?

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