Grade II listed · Lewisham

Monument to Thomas Butler, Lee Old Churchyard

Monument to Thomas Butler, Lee Old Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Lewisham, first listed on 1 June 2007. It is one of 332 Grade II entries among 364 listed buildings in Lewisham; 86% of Lewisham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMonument to Thomas Butler, Lee Old Churchyard
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1392003
Date first listed1 June 2007
Local planning authorityLewisham
Location51.46328, 0.00012 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392003

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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 Monument to Thomas Butler, Lee Old Churchyard

NameGradeDistance
Limeburner Monument, Lee Old ChurchyardII2 m
Monument to Jeremiah Crutchley, Lee Old ChurchyardII8 m
Monument of Ann Lucas, Lee Old ChurchyardII11 m
Monument to Rev. Thomas Negus, Lee Old ChurchyardII13 m
Monument to John Crutchley, Lee Old ChurchyardII17 m
The Fludyer Tomb, Lee Old ChurchyardII*18 m
Lord Dacre'S Monument, Lee Old ChurchyardII18 m
Monument to Ives Hurrey, Lee Old ChurchyardII18 m
Monument to Moses Yeates, Lee Old ChurchyardII19 m
The Halley Monument, Lee Old ChurchyardII21 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Thomas Butler, Lee Old Churchyard listed?
Yes. Monument to Thomas Butler, Lee Old Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392003, first listed on 1 June 2007. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Monument to Thomas Butler, Lee Old Churchyard?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lewisham, 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.