Grade II listed · Hackney

Monument to Joanna Vassa in Abney Park Cemetery

Monument to Joanna Vassa in Abney Park Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in Hackney, first listed on 22 August 2008. It is one of 510 Grade II entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 96% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMonument to Joanna Vassa in Abney Park Cemetery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1392851
Date first listed22 August 2008
Local planning authorityHackney
Location51.56360, -0.07755 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392851

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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 Joanna Vassa in Abney Park Cemetery

NameGradeDistance
Monument to Isaac Watts in Abney Park CemeteryII10 m
Monument to William Tyler in Abney Park CemeteryII27 m
Monument to John Jay in Abney Park CemeteryII28 m
Monument to Frank Bostock in Abney Park CemeteryII56 m
Stoke Newington Civilian War MemorialII68 m
Monument to James Braidwood in Abney Park CemeteryII79 m
Mortuary Chapel of Abney Park CemeteryII92 m
Monument to Andrew Holmes Reed in Abney Park CemeteryII104 m
Monument to General William and Catherine Booth in Abney Park CemeteryII104 m
Spreat Monument in Abney Park CemeteryII108 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Joanna Vassa in Abney Park Cemetery listed?
Yes. Monument to Joanna Vassa in Abney Park Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392851, first listed on 22 August 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Monument to Joanna Vassa in Abney Park Cemetery?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hackney, 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.