Statue of James II in Front of National Gallery West Wing
Statue of James II in Front of National Gallery West Wing is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 5 February 1970. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 27% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Statue of James II in Front of National Gallery West Wing |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1217629 |
| Date first listed | 5 February 1970 |
| Local planning authority | Westminster |
| Location | 51.50848, -0.12901 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1217629 |
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What the grade means for works
Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.
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 James II in Front of National Gallery West Wing
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| K6 Telephone Kiosk | II | 44 m |
| National Gallery | I | 51 m |
| Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery | I | 54 m |
| Canada House (Including the Former Royal College of Physicians) | II* | 61 m |
| Statue of General Sir Charles Napier | II | 86 m |
| 3-13, Whitcomb Street Wc2 | II | 90 m |
| Oceanic House | II | 95 m |
| Statue of George IV | II | 97 m |
| Former United University Club | II | 99 m |
| Statue of George Washington | II | 103 m |