Grade II* listed · Camden

War Memorial

War Memorial is a Grade II* listed building in Camden, first listed on 11 January 1999. It is one of 153 Grade II* entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 79% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1342044
Date first listed	11 January 1999
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.52724, -0.13255 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1342044

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on War Memorial, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Two Lodges in Euston Square Gardens	II	30 m
Railings Around Euston Square Gardens	II	53 m
Statue of Robert Stephenson in Euston Station Forecourt	II	69 m
Friends House, and Drayton House, with walls, railings, and garden to east	II	96 m
Euston Fire Station Including Boundary Walls, Gatepiers and Railings	II*	134 m
The Royal George	II	136 m
Bentham House	II	139 m
No. 30 Euston Square and attached railings (formerly 1-9 Melton Street)	II*	143 m
Numbers 14 and 15 and Attached Railings	II	170 m
Hilton Hotel London Euston and Attached Railings	II	170 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial listed?

Yes. War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1342044, first listed on 11 January 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial?

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.