Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Hammersmith Memorial to World War II Civilian Dead, Mortlake Cemetery

Hammersmith Memorial to World War II Civilian Dead, Mortlake Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 5 May 2011. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 96% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHammersmith Memorial to World War II Civilian Dead, Mortlake Cemetery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1400837
Date first listed5 May 2011
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.47232, -0.27606 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1400837

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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 Hammersmith Memorial to World War II Civilian Dead, Mortlake Cemetery

NameGradeDistance
Mortlake CrematoriumII187 m
Gateway, Formerly to Cromwell HouseII366 m
Riverside HouseII389 m
Garden Wall to East of Number 1 to 8 Riverside House and Extending Behind Numbers 1 to 24 Reid CourtII400 m
West Farm West LodgeII413 m
West HallII441 m
Leyden HouseII485 m
Thames Bank HouseII508 m
Tudor LodgeII520 m
Thames CottageII546 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hammersmith Memorial to World War II Civilian Dead, Mortlake Cemetery listed?
Yes. Hammersmith Memorial to World War II Civilian Dead, Mortlake Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1400837, first listed on 5 May 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hammersmith Memorial to World War II Civilian Dead, Mortlake Cemetery?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Richmond upon Thames, 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.