Grade II listed · Islington

43 and 44 Clerkenwell Green and 55 Clerkenwell Close

43 and 44 Clerkenwell Green and 55 Clerkenwell Close is a Grade II listed building in Islington, first listed on 30 September 1994. It is one of 1,001 Grade II entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 60% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name43 and 44 Clerkenwell Green and 55 Clerkenwell Close
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1195546
Date first listed30 September 1994
Local planning authorityIslington
Location51.52324, -0.10526 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1195546

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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 43 and 44 Clerkenwell Green and 55 Clerkenwell Close

NameGradeDistance
54, Clerkenwell CloseII11 m
53, Clerkenwell CloseII17 m
Easternmost of Two K2 Telephone Kiosks to the Centre of Clerkenwell GreenII28 m
Westernmost of Two K2 Telephone Kiosks to the Centre of Clerkenwell GreenII28 m
6, Clerkenwell CloseII33 m
Church of St James and Attached RailingsII*43 m
Marx Memorial LibraryII44 m
12-14a, Clerkenwell GreenII53 m
Three Bollards Circa 5, 10 and 20 Metres South of Gates to St James'S ChurchII61 m
Bollard on the Corner of Sekforde Street and St James'S WalkII61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 43 and 44 Clerkenwell Green and 55 Clerkenwell Close listed?
Yes. 43 and 44 Clerkenwell Green and 55 Clerkenwell Close is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1195546, first listed on 30 September 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 43 and 44 Clerkenwell Green and 55 Clerkenwell Close?
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.