Grade II* listed · Camden

Circular Ward and Attached Ablution and Water Tank Tower at Former New End Hospital

Circular Ward and Attached Ablution and Water Tank Tower at Former New End Hospital is a Grade II* listed building in Camden, first listed on 17 October 1986. It is one of 153 Grade II* entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 70% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCircular Ward and Attached Ablution and Water Tank Tower at Former New End Hospital
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1322108
Date first listed17 October 1986
Local planning authorityCamden
Location51.55838, -0.17793 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1322108

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Circular Ward and Attached Ablution and Water Tank Tower at Former New End Hospital

NameGradeDistance
Infirmary block and linking corridors at former New End HospitalII24 m
96 and 96a, Heath StreetII35 m
Guyon HouseII36 m
92 and 94, Heath StreetII38 m
86, 88 and 90, Heath StreetII44 m
Baptist ChurchII50 m
Original Workhouse Block at Former New End Hospital and Attached RailingsII57 m
Elm Lodge and Attached Garden WallII*66 m
Garden Wall, Railings and Gate to Cloth HillII67 m
New Court Numbers 31-40II74 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Circular Ward and Attached Ablution and Water Tank Tower at Former New End Hospital listed?
Yes. Circular Ward and Attached Ablution and Water Tank Tower at Former New End Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1322108, first listed on 17 October 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Circular Ward and Attached Ablution and Water Tank Tower at Former New End Hospital?
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.