Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Tomb of Ellen Wiskin

Tomb of Ellen Wiskin is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 13 October 1999. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 91% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTomb of Ellen Wiskin
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1378751
Date first listed13 October 1999
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.52384, -0.02996 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1378751

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on Tomb of Ellen Wiskin, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb of Ellen Wiskin listed?
Yes. Tomb of Ellen Wiskin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1378751, first listed on 13 October 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tomb of Ellen Wiskin?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tower Hamlets, 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.