Grade I listed · Hackney

Old Tower of Former Church of St Augustine

Old Tower of Former Church of St Augustine is a Grade I listed building in Hackney, first listed on 24 April 1951. It is one of 8 Grade I entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 3% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOld Tower of Former Church of St Augustine
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1265635
Date first listed24 April 1951
Local planning authorityHackney
Location51.54782, -0.05451 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1265635

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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 Old Tower of Former Church of St Augustine

NameGradeDistance
The Midland BankII14 m
Wall to North of Former Churchyard of St AugustineII55 m
The ManorII100 m
Wall to South West of Church of St John at HackneyII105 m
Church of St JohnII*166 m
406-422, Mare StreetII182 m
Beaufort Family Tomb, St John at Hackney Churchyard GardensII187 m
Loddiges Family Tomb, St John at Hackney Churchyard GardensII187 m
1-4, Sutton PlaceII198 m
Hunter Family Tomb, St John at Hackney Churchyard GardensII204 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Tower of Former Church of St Augustine listed?
Yes. Old Tower of Former Church of St Augustine is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1265635, first listed on 24 April 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Old Tower of Former Church of St Augustine?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hackney, 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.