Grade I listed · Camden

The Egyptian Avenue and Lebanon Circle (Inner and Outer Circles),highgate Western Cemetery

The Egyptian Avenue and Lebanon Circle (Inner and Outer Circles),highgate Western Cemetery is a Grade I listed building in Camden, first listed on 14 May 1974. It is one of 57 Grade I entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 24% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Egyptian Avenue and Lebanon Circle (Inner and Outer Circles),highgate Western Cemetery
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1271935
Date first listed14 May 1974
Local planning authorityCamden
Location51.56849, -0.14952 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1271935

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on The Egyptian Avenue and Lebanon Circle (Inner and Outer Circles),highgate Western Cemetery, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Egyptian Avenue and Lebanon Circle (Inner and Outer Circles),highgate Western Cemetery

NameGradeDistance
Mausoleum of Carl Rosa in Highgate (Western) CemeteryII17 m
Monument to Federick Ibbetson in Highgate (Western) CemeteryII20 m
Monument to Mrs Henry Wood in Highgate (Western) CemeteryII20 m
Mausoleum of Julius Beer in Highgate (Western) CemeteryII*21 m
Monument to Mrs Esther Uzielli in Highgate (Western) CemeteryII21 m
Mausoleum of Henry Eaton, Lord Cheylesmore in Highgate (Western) CemeteryII24 m
Monument to Sampson CopestakeII25 m
Monument to John Maple in Highgate (Western) CemeteryII26 m
Mausoleum of Hartley family in Highgate (Western) CemeteryII26 m
Monument to Harvey Brown in Highgate (Western) CemeteryII27 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Egyptian Avenue and Lebanon Circle (Inner and Outer Circles),highgate Western Cemetery listed?
Yes. The Egyptian Avenue and Lebanon Circle (Inner and Outer Circles),highgate Western Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1271935, first listed on 14 May 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Egyptian Avenue and Lebanon Circle (Inner and Outer Circles),highgate Western Cemetery?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Camden, 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.