Grade II listed · Hounslow

Tomb of Sir William Blake Richmond

Tomb of Sir William Blake Richmond is a Grade II listed building in Hounslow, first listed on 20 July 1999. It is one of 452 Grade II entries among 512 listed buildings in Hounslow; 86% of Hounslow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb of Sir William Blake Richmond
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1387494
Date first listed	20 July 1999
Local planning authority	Hounslow
Location	51.48462, -0.25256 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387494

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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 Tomb of Sir William Blake Richmond

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb of Frederick Hitch Vc	II	60 m
Tombstone to Sir Percy Harris, Bart, St Nicholas Churchyard	II*	69 m
Whistler Memorial Adjacent to South Side of Powell'S Walk, Approximately 120 Metres West of Church of St Nicholas	II	100 m
Cross of Sacrifice	II	138 m
Convent of St Mary Hospital of St Joseph	II	150 m
Churchyard Wall Approximately 30 Metres South West of Church of St Nicholas	II	151 m
3-6, Chiswick Square including railings and paving stones in garden	II	161 m
Hudson and Austin Memorials Approximately 26 Metres South West South of South Porch of Church of St Nicholas	II	162 m
Foscolo Memorial Approximately 25 Metres South West of West Tower of Church of St Nicholas	II	165 m
De Loutherbourg Memorial Approximately 26 Metres West of Church of St Nicholas	II	171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb of Sir William Blake Richmond listed?

Yes. Tomb of Sir William Blake Richmond is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387494, first listed on 20 July 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 Sir William Blake Richmond?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hounslow, 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.