Grade II listed · Hackney

Stoke Newington Civilian War Memorial

Stoke Newington Civilian War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Hackney, first listed on 4 July 2014. It is one of 510 Grade II entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 97% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stoke Newington Civilian War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1419855
Date first listed	4 July 2014
Local planning authority	Hackney
Location	51.56300, -0.07738 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1419855

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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 Stoke Newington Civilian War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to James Braidwood in Abney Park Cemetery	II	28 m
Monument to Andrew Holmes Reed in Abney Park Cemetery	II	36 m
Monument to John Jay in Abney Park Cemetery	II	41 m
Monument to General William and Catherine Booth in Abney Park Cemetery	II	43 m
Monument to Henry Richard in Abney Park Cemetery	II	44 m
Monument to Dr Nathaniel Rogers in Abney Park Cemetery	II	45 m
Monument to Joanna Vassa in Abney Park Cemetery	II	68 m
Monument to Isaac Watts in Abney Park Cemetery	II	73 m
Walls, gate-piers, railings and gate at south end of Abney Park Cemetery	II	78 m
Monument to William Tyler in Abney Park Cemetery	II	84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Newington Civilian War Memorial listed?

Yes. Stoke Newington Civilian War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1419855, first listed on 4 July 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stoke Newington Civilian War Memorial?

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.