Grade II listed · Greenwich

War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath

War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath is a Grade II listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 19 May 2016. It is one of 466 Grade II entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 99% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1435117
Date first listed	19 May 2016
Local planning authority	Greenwich
Location	51.47582, 0.01906 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1435117

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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 War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	21 m
37, Shooters Hill Road Se3	II	272 m
60-66, Shooters Hill Road Se3	II	307 m
35, Shooters Hill Road Se3	II	316 m
2-20, Shooters Hill Road Se3	II	319 m
7-33, Shooters Hill Road Se3	II	395 m
1, 2, 2a, St German'S Place Se3	II	411 m
Glenwood	II	412 m
Christ'S College Preparatory School	II	440 m
5-8, Vanbrugh Terrace Se3	II	455 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath listed?

Yes. War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1435117, first listed on 19 May 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath?

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