Grade II listed · Bexley

First World War Memorial at St John the Baptist Church, Erith

First World War Memorial at St John the Baptist Church, Erith is a Grade II listed building in Bexley, first listed on 19 October 2017. It is one of 99 Grade II entries among 114 listed buildings in Bexley; 99% of Bexley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	First World War Memorial at St John the Baptist Church, Erith
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1445491
Date first listed	19 October 2017
Local planning authority	Bexley
Location	51.48715, 0.17029 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1445491

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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 First World War Memorial at St John the Baptist Church, Erith

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St John the Baptish	II*	30 m
Erith Library	II	829 m
Erith (Christ Church) War Memorial	II	907 m
Christ Church	II*	935 m
28 and 30, Erith High Street	II	986 m
Bexley College (Former Erith Technical Institute) Including Attached Walls Railings and Gatepiers	II	996 m
The X-Ray Department, Formerly the Underground Hospital, Erith and District Hospital	II	1.2 km
Parish Church of All Saints	II	1.6 km
Large Barn at Howbury Farm	II	2.8 km
Ruins of Lesnes Abbey	II	2.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is First World War Memorial at St John the Baptist Church, Erith listed?

Yes. First World War Memorial at St John the Baptist Church, Erith is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1445491, first listed on 19 October 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to First World War Memorial at St John the Baptist Church, Erith?

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