Grade II listed · Islington

Statue of John Wesley in the Forecourt of Wesley'S Chapel

Statue of John Wesley in the Forecourt of Wesley'S Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Islington, first listed on 29 September 1972. It is one of 1,001 Grade II entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 9% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameStatue of John Wesley in the Forecourt of Wesley'S Chapel
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1195540
Date first listed29 September 1972
Local planning authorityIslington
Location51.52372, -0.08715 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1195540

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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 Statue of John Wesley in the Forecourt of Wesley'S Chapel

NameGradeDistance
Wesley'S Chapel Memorial to Susannah Wesley in the ForecourtII9 m
Entrance Gates to Wesley'S ChapelII9 m
Gates to John Wesley'S HouseII15 m
John Wesley'S House and Attached RailingsI16 m
The ManseII17 m
Chapel Keeper'S House, Wesley'S ChapelII27 m
Benson Building, Abutting Wesley'S ChapelII28 m
Monument to Richard Price, East EnclosureII28 m
Monument to Hugh Pugh, East EnclosureII30 m
Monument to Thomas Hardy, East EnclosureII32 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of John Wesley in the Forecourt of Wesley'S Chapel listed?
Yes. Statue of John Wesley in the Forecourt of Wesley'S Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1195540, first listed on 29 September 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Statue of John Wesley in the Forecourt of Wesley'S Chapel?
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.