Grade II listed · Islington

Former Welsh Congregational Union Chapel (Eglwys Y Tabernaacl)

Former Welsh Congregational Union Chapel (Eglwys Y Tabernaacl) is a Grade II listed building in Islington, first listed on 11 April 1989. It is one of 1,001 Grade II entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 53% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Welsh Congregational Union Chapel (Eglwys Y Tabernaacl)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1297992
Date first listed	11 April 1989
Local planning authority	Islington
Location	51.53081, -0.11851 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297992

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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 Former Welsh Congregational Union Chapel (Eglwys Y Tabernaacl)

Name	Grade	Distance
Cobden Buildings	II	142 m
27-53, Northdown Street	II	146 m
Numbers 1 to 17 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings	II	159 m
272 to 276, Pentonville Road and Scottish Stores Public House 2 to 4, Caledonian Road	II	161 m
Numbers 18 to 24 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings	II	173 m
7, Caledonian Road	II	202 m
5-15, Balfe Street	II	239 m
17 and 17a, Balfe Street	II	247 m
Numbers 75-87 (Odd) and Attached Railings	II	259 m
19-35, Balfe Street	II	261 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Welsh Congregational Union Chapel (Eglwys Y Tabernaacl) listed?

Yes. Former Welsh Congregational Union Chapel (Eglwys Y Tabernaacl) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1297992, first listed on 11 April 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Welsh Congregational Union Chapel (Eglwys Y Tabernaacl)?

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