Grade II listed · Islington

Whittington Stone, Circa 15 Metres South of the Junction with Magdala Avenue

Whittington Stone, Circa 15 Metres South of the Junction with Magdala Avenue is a Grade II listed building in Islington, first listed on 29 September 1972. It is one of 1,001 Grade II entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 9% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Whittington Stone, Circa 15 Metres South of the Junction with Magdala Avenue
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1298038
Date first listed	29 September 1972
Local planning authority	Islington
Location	51.56654, -0.13689 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1298038

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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 Whittington Stone, Circa 15 Metres South of the Junction with Magdala Avenue

Name	Grade	Distance
F Block, St Mary'S Wing, Whittington Hospital	II	234 m
St Josephs Retreat	II	403 m
Number 20 and Attached Railings	II	410 m
10 and 10a, Hornsey Lane	II	416 m
Number 8 and Attached Railings	II	419 m
Church of St Joseph	II*	430 m
2 and 4, Hornsey Lane	II	436 m
War Memorial at St Aloysius School	II	442 m
Council Offices	II	548 m
St John'S Church with St Peter'S and Churchyard Wall and Gates	II*	549 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Whittington Stone, Circa 15 Metres South of the Junction with Magdala Avenue listed?

Yes. Whittington Stone, Circa 15 Metres South of the Junction with Magdala Avenue is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1298038, first listed on 29 September 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Whittington Stone, Circa 15 Metres South of the Junction with Magdala Avenue?

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.