Grade II* listed · Richmond upon Thames

The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery

The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery is a Grade II* listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 5 March 1992. It is one of 88 Grade II* entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 87% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1239967
Date first listed	5 March 1992
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.45928, -0.28446 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1239967

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery

Name	Grade	Distance
The Buxton Monument, East Sheen Cemetery	II	26 m
Cemetery Chapel	II	118 m
Bromhead Memorial	II	169 m
South African War Memorial	II	305 m
Hickey'S Almshouses, Including Chapel and Lodges	II*	539 m
Church of England Chapel Richmond Cemetery	II	592 m
Richmond Church, Estate Almshouses	II	595 m
Hickey'S Almshouses	II	600 m
157 and 159 Sheen Road, including boundary walls and piers	II	626 m
153 and 155, Sheen Road	II	639 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery listed?

Yes. The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1239967, first listed on 5 March 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery?

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