Grade II listed · Waltham Forest

Pillar Box on Corner of Church Lane and Path to St Mary'S Church

Pillar Box on Corner of Church Lane and Path to St Mary'S Church is a Grade II listed building in Waltham Forest, first listed on 24 February 1987. It is one of 104 Grade II entries among 117 listed buildings in Waltham Forest; 41% of Waltham Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pillar Box on Corner of Church Lane and Path to St Mary'S Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1065613
Date first listed	24 February 1987
Local planning authority	Waltham Forest
Location	51.58460, -0.01167 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1065613

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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 Pillar Box on Corner of Church Lane and Path to St Mary'S Church

Name	Grade	Distance
The Ancient House	II	22 m
10, Church Lane E17	II	35 m
St Mary'S Churchyard Riggs Family Tomb Close to First Bay from East of South Wall of Chancel	II	42 m
St Mary'S Churchyard, Solly Family Tomb, About 20 Yards to South West of Tower	II	45 m
St Mary'S Churchyard Wise Family Tomb Close to South Wall of Tower	II	46 m
Parish Church of St Mary'S	II*	53 m
The Chestnuts	II	59 m
St Mary's Churchyard, Morley Wilson family table tomb about 20 metres to north west of tower.	II	66 m
Wall to South East Side of Graveyard to St Mary'S Church	II	67 m
Squires Almshouses	II	70 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillar Box on Corner of Church Lane and Path to St Mary'S Church listed?

Yes. Pillar Box on Corner of Church Lane and Path to St Mary'S Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1065613, first listed on 24 February 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pillar Box on Corner of Church Lane and Path to St Mary'S Church?

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