Grade II listed · Westminster

Statue of Doctor Johnson in Churchyard at East End of St Clement Danes

Statue of Doctor Johnson in Churchyard at East End of St Clement Danes is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 24 February 1958. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 2% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Statue of Doctor Johnson in Churchyard at East End of St Clement Danes
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1237100
Date first listed	24 February 1958
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51325, -0.11355 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1237100

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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 Doctor Johnson in Churchyard at East End of St Clement Danes

Name	Grade	Distance
Lampstandard Ventilator Numbered 40 on Island in Road	II	16 m
Church of St Clement Danes	I	28 m
Screen Walls, Gates, Railings and Lamps to the Law Courts	I	42 m
Twining'S	II	50 m
Statue of W E Gladstone on Island in Road	II	74 m
Former Lloyds Bank	II	74 m
23, Devereux Court Wc2	II	81 m
Last Temple House	II	83 m
20, Devereux Court	II	84 m
226, Strand Wc2	II	85 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of Doctor Johnson in Churchyard at East End of St Clement Danes listed?

Yes. Statue of Doctor Johnson in Churchyard at East End of St Clement Danes is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237100, first listed on 24 February 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Statue of Doctor Johnson in Churchyard at East End of St Clement Danes?

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.