Grade II listed · East Suffolk

Wangford and Henham War Memorial

Wangford and Henham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 17 July 2020. It is one of 3,254 Grade II entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 99% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wangford and Henham War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1470288
Date first listed	17 July 2020
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.35483, 1.61948 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1470288

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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 Wangford and Henham War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Peter and St Paul	I	29 m
4, High Street	II	47 m
Former Coach House Immediately East of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	47 m
27 and 29, High Street	II	55 m
9 and 11, High Street	II	55 m
Little Priory	II	59 m
Swan House	II	62 m
Lantern Cottage	II	67 m
1, 3 and 5, High Street	II	76 m
15, Church Street	II	85 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wangford and Henham War Memorial listed?

Yes. Wangford and Henham War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1470288, first listed on 17 July 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wangford and Henham 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.