Grade II listed · Haringey

Tomb of Thomas Causton in Graveyard of Former Highgate Chapel

Tomb of Thomas Causton in Graveyard of Former Highgate Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Haringey, first listed on 2 December 1994. It is one of 257 Grade II entries among 284 listed buildings in Haringey; 80% of Haringey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb of Thomas Causton in Graveyard of Former Highgate Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1084326
Date first listed	2 December 1994
Local planning authority	Haringey
Location	51.57144, -0.14924 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1084326

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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 Tomb of Thomas Causton in Graveyard of Former Highgate Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Highgate School Chapel	II	13 m
6, Southwood Lane N6	II	22 m
8, Southwood Lane N6	II	23 m
4, Southwood Lane N6	II	23 m
10, Southwood Lane N6	II	27 m
2 and 2a, Southwood Lane N6	II	27 m
War Memorial at Highgate School	II	31 m
12, Southwood Lane N6	II	32 m
Highgate School, Old School Building	II	33 m
Boundary Wall to Graveyard of Former Highgate Chapel	II	37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb of Thomas Causton in Graveyard of Former Highgate Chapel listed?

Yes. Tomb of Thomas Causton in Graveyard of Former Highgate Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1084326, first listed on 2 December 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb of Thomas Causton in Graveyard of Former Highgate Chapel?

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