Grade II listed · Camden

Monolith (Empyrean) Sculpture in Grounds of Kenwood

Monolith (Empyrean) Sculpture in Grounds of Kenwood is a Grade II listed building in Camden, first listed on 15 April 1998. It is one of 1,744 Grade II entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 77% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monolith (Empyrean) Sculpture in Grounds of Kenwood
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1378710
Date first listed	15 April 1998
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.57102, -0.16974 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1378710

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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 Monolith (Empyrean) Sculpture in Grounds of Kenwood

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate Piers at Kenwood House	II	134 m
Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest)	I	150 m
Kenwood West Lodge with Flanking Gates and Gate Piers	II	180 m
Former Dairy Buildings to the West of Kenwood House	II	181 m
Service Wing and Outbuildings to Kenwood House	II*	208 m
Kenwood Farm	II	216 m
The Lodge House to Kenwood House and Adjoining Garden Wall	II	253 m
Toll Gate House	II	308 m
East Lodge to Kenwood House and Attached Gateways	II	317 m
Park Flats	II	346 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monolith (Empyrean) Sculpture in Grounds of Kenwood listed?

Yes. Monolith (Empyrean) Sculpture in Grounds of Kenwood is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1378710, first listed on 15 April 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monolith (Empyrean) Sculpture in Grounds of Kenwood?

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.