Grade II listed · Shropshire

Chyknell War Memorial and pair of memorial gates

Chyknell War Memorial and pair of memorial gates is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 15 June 2023. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 100% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chyknell War Memorial and pair of memorial gates
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1486557
Date first listed	15 June 2023
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.53661, -2.32044 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1486557

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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 Chyknell War Memorial and pair of memorial gates

Name	Grade	Distance
Chyknell	II	630 m
Former Stable Block of Chyknell	II	678 m
Powk Hall	II	837 m
Farmcote House	II	902 m
Clarecott	II	911 m
Church of England School	II	918 m
Church of All Saints	I	918 m
The Vicarage	II*	927 m
Lychgate	II	937 m
Church House and Upper Church House	II	940 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chyknell War Memorial and pair of memorial gates listed?

Yes. Chyknell War Memorial and pair of memorial gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1486557, first listed on 15 June 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chyknell War Memorial and pair of memorial gates?

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