Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Utkinton War Memorial

Utkinton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 25 March 2025. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 100% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Utkinton War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1488338
Date first listed	25 March 2025
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.18368, -2.67970 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1488338

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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 Utkinton War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
16, Northgate	II	244 m
The Lodge	II	590 m
Eastern Entrance of Southern Gateway to Tirley Garth	II	598 m
South Terrace and Complex of Walls at Tirley Garth	II	829 m
Walls and Steps of East Terrace and Associated Formal Gardens at Tirley Garth	II	840 m
Tirley Garth and Entrance Courtyard Walls	II*	869 m
Terrace Walls 70metres North of Utkinton Hall	II	896 m
The Bailiff'S House	II	914 m
Roadside Wall and Gatepiers, and the West Terrace Walls at Utkinton Hall	II	938 m
East Garden Walls and Gatepiers to Utkinton Hall	II	973 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Utkinton War Memorial listed?

Yes. Utkinton War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1488338, first listed on 25 March 2025. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Utkinton War Memorial?

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