Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

South African War Memorial

South African War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 24 July 2012. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 97% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South African War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1409475
Date first listed	24 July 2012
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.45690, -0.28667 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1409475

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 South African War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Bromhead Memorial	II	136 m
Cemetery Chapel	II	218 m
The Buxton Monument, East Sheen Cemetery	II	282 m
Church of England Chapel Richmond Cemetery	II	292 m
The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery	II*	305 m
Central Block of Kingsmead and Grove Road Hospital	II	434 m
Gamelarder to North, in Courtyard of Bog Lodge	II	601 m
Church of St Matthias	II	629 m
Bog Lodge	II	635 m
Hickey'S Almshouses, Including Chapel and Lodges	II*	667 m

Frequently asked questions

Is South African War Memorial listed?

Yes. South African War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1409475, first listed on 24 July 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South African War Memorial?

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.