Grade I listed · Islington

Clerk'S Well and Chamber/Enclosure in Basement of Number 16

Clerk'S Well and Chamber/Enclosure in Basement of Number 16 is a Grade I listed building in Islington, first listed on 29 December 1950. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 0% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameClerk'S Well and Chamber/Enclosure in Basement of Number 16
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1298055
Date first listed29 December 1950
Local planning authorityIslington
Location51.52283, -0.10662 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1298055

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Islington will require for your works on Clerk'S Well and Chamber/Enclosure in Basement of Number 16, 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 Clerk'S Well and Chamber/Enclosure in Basement of Number 16

NameGradeDistance
18 and 20, Farringdon LaneII12 m
29, Clerkenwell GreenII16 m
34, Farringdon LaneII52 m
Former Middlesex Sessions HouseII*58 m
Marx Memorial LibraryII63 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk at South West Corner of Number 120a and 122 Clerkenwell GreenII65 m
Churchyard Wall, Railings and Gates to St James'S ChurchII66 m
Three Bollards Circa 5, 10 and 20 Metres South of Gates to St James'S ChurchII67 m
6, Clerkenwell CloseII77 m
Cattle TroughII84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clerk'S Well and Chamber/Enclosure in Basement of Number 16 listed?
Yes. Clerk'S Well and Chamber/Enclosure in Basement of Number 16 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1298055, first listed on 29 December 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Clerk'S Well and Chamber/Enclosure in Basement of Number 16?
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.