Grade II* listed · City of London

The National Submariners' War Memorial, attached to the Embankment Wall

The National Submariners' War Memorial, attached to the Embankment Wall is a Grade II* listed building in City of London, first listed on 5 June 1972. It is one of 82 Grade II* entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 27% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The National Submariners' War Memorial, attached to the Embankment Wall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1079109
Date first listed	5 June 1972
Local planning authority	City of London
Location	51.51088, -0.11099 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1079109

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The National Submariners' War Memorial, attached to the Embankment Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Five Seats on Riverside Pavement Opposite Temple Gardens	II	11 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk by Submarine Memorial	II	15 m
Lodge at Entrance to Middle Temple Lane Lodge to Gateway from Victoria Embankment	II	36 m
Police Public Callbox 10 Metres East of War Memorial	II	36 m
Four Gate Piers to Middle Temple Lane Gate Piers to Middle Temple Lane	II	37 m
Pair of dragons on pedestals at City boundary	II	47 m
Temple Gardens	II	74 m
1 and 2, Garden Court Ec4	II	158 m
Middle Temple Hall	I	167 m
Five Gate Piers to Inner Temple Garden	II	171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The National Submariners' War Memorial, attached to the Embankment Wall listed?

Yes. The National Submariners' War Memorial, attached to the Embankment Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1079109, first listed on 5 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The National Submariners' War Memorial, attached to the Embankment Wall?

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