Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Monument to Edward Macklew, Kensal Green Cemetery

Monument to Edward Macklew, Kensal Green Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 3 April 2012. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 97% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to Edward Macklew, Kensal Green Cemetery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1403621
Date first listed	3 April 2012
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.52800, -0.22425 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1403621

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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 Edward Macklew, Kensal Green Cemetery

Name	Grade	Distance
Monuments to Joseph Locke and Phoebe Mccreery	II	7 m
Mausoleum of James Dunlop	II	8 m
Tomb of Sir John Dean Paul	II	16 m
Mausoleum of Joseph Hudson, Kensal Green Cemetery	II	26 m
Monument to Vicountess Keith (Hester Maria Elphinstone), Kensal Green Cemetery	II	34 m
Monument to William Holland	II	36 m
Tomb of Alexander Bruce	II	38 m
Tomb of Thomas Cooke	II	40 m
Tomb of Lady Ann Isabella Noel Byron	II	43 m
Tomb of Joseph Durham	II	48 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Edward Macklew, Kensal Green Cemetery listed?

Yes. Monument to Edward Macklew, Kensal Green Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1403621, first listed on 3 April 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to Edward Macklew, Kensal Green Cemetery?

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