Grade II listed · Islington

Approximately 50 Metres of Railings to North West of Canonbury Grove, and Canonbury Road

Approximately 50 Metres of Railings to North West of Canonbury Grove, and Canonbury Road is a Grade II listed building in Islington, first listed on 24 May 1989. It is one of 1,001 Grade II entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 53% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Approximately 50 Metres of Railings to North West of Canonbury Grove, and Canonbury Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1195497
Date first listed	24 May 1989
Local planning authority	Islington
Location	51.54225, -0.09722 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1195497

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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 Approximately 50 Metres of Railings to North West of Canonbury Grove, and Canonbury Road

Name	Grade	Distance
7-12, Canonbury Grove	II	18 m
Watch House on the North Side of the Road and the South Side of the New River	II	19 m
38, 39 and 40, Alwyne Road	II	39 m
Numbers 1-6 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings	II	42 m
The Myddleton Arms Public House	II	59 m
35, 36 and 37, Alwyne Road	II	60 m
3 and 4, Alwyne Road	II	61 m
5 and 6, Alwyne Road	II	65 m
1 and 2, Alwyne Road	II	66 m
Numbers 13-22 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings	II	68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Approximately 50 Metres of Railings to North West of Canonbury Grove, and Canonbury Road listed?

Yes. Approximately 50 Metres of Railings to North West of Canonbury Grove, and Canonbury Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1195497, first listed on 24 May 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Approximately 50 Metres of Railings to North West of Canonbury Grove, and Canonbury Road?

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