Grade II listed · Westminster

Statue of Edward Augustus Duke of Kent, on the South Edge of the Crescent Gardens Axial to Portland Place

Statue of Edward Augustus Duke of Kent, on the South Edge of the Crescent Gardens Axial to Portland Place is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 5 February 1970. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 27% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Statue of Edward Augustus Duke of Kent, on the South Edge of the Crescent Gardens Axial to Portland Place
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1225962
Date first listed	5 February 1970
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.52301, -0.14622 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1225962

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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 Edward Augustus Duke of Kent, on the South Edge of the Crescent Gardens Axial to Portland Place

Name	Grade	Distance
Cattle Trough on Gardenside Pavement, Opposite Number 14	II	29 m
92-96, Portland Place W1	II*	61 m
Lister Monument in Centre of Road Opposite Numbers 71 to 81 (Odd) Portland Place	II	61 m
77-81, Portland Place W1	II	62 m
Railings Around Crescent Gardens	II	71 m
75, Portland Place W1	II*	76 m
Numbers 18 to 26 (Including the Former Number 27)	I	81 m
The Nursemaids' Tunnel, Regent's Park	II	90 m
1-6, PARK CRESCENT W1 (See details for further address information)	I	93 m
Railings Surrounding Garden of Park Square Railings Surrounding Garden of Square	II	98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of Edward Augustus Duke of Kent, on the South Edge of the Crescent Gardens Axial to Portland Place listed?

Yes. Statue of Edward Augustus Duke of Kent, on the South Edge of the Crescent Gardens Axial to Portland Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1225962, first listed on 5 February 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Statue of Edward Augustus Duke of Kent, on the South Edge of the Crescent Gardens Axial to Portland Place?

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