Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Tomb of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Tomb of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and Isambard Kingdom Brunel is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 6 September 1989. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 81% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1265238
Date first listed	6 September 1989
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.52822, -0.22088 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1265238

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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 Tomb of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb of John Robinson Mcclean	II	38 m
Tomb of Commander Charles Spencer Ricketts, Royal Navy	II*	40 m
Tomb of Henry Kendall	II	41 m
Monument to Ninon Michaelis, Kensal Green Cemetery	II*	46 m
Tomb of William Makepeace Thackeray	II	56 m
Tomb of John Thompson	II	62 m
Monument to Annabelle, Dowager Viscountess Glentworth, Kensal Green Cemetery	II	66 m
Tomb of James Combe	II	68 m
Tomb of Joseph Richardson	II	69 m
Tomb of General James Perry and Sir Patrick O'Brien	II	79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and Isambard Kingdom Brunel listed?

Yes. Tomb of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and Isambard Kingdom Brunel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1265238, first listed on 6 September 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and Isambard Kingdom Brunel?

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