Grade II listed · Lambeth

Tower of Former Christchurch and Upton Chapel

Tower of Former Christchurch and Upton Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 30 May 1979. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 29% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTower of Former Christchurch and Upton Chapel
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1081059
Date first listed30 May 1979
Local planning authorityLambeth
Location51.49849, -0.11191 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1081059

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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 Tower of Former Christchurch and Upton Chapel

NameGradeDistance
28,30,32 and 34, Hercules Road Se1II146 m
Westminster Bridge HouseII149 m
36 and 38, Hercules Road Se1II167 m
53,55 and 57, Kennington Road Se11II168 m
96-102, Lambeth RoadII202 m
136, Lambeth RoadII255 m
138, Lambeth RoadII259 m
140 and 142, Lambeth RoadII266 m
144 and 146, Lambeth RoadII270 m
148, Lambeth RoadII278 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower of Former Christchurch and Upton Chapel listed?
Yes. Tower of Former Christchurch and Upton Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1081059, first listed on 30 May 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tower of Former Christchurch and Upton Chapel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lambeth, 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.