Grade II listed · Brent

Complex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery)

Complex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery) is a Grade II listed building in Brent, first listed on 1 August 2017. It is one of 84 Grade II entries among 93 listed buildings in Brent; 94% of Brent’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameComplex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1448718
Date first listed1 August 2017
Local planning authorityBrent
Location51.54656, -0.24154 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1448718

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Brent will require for your works on Complex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Complex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery)

NameGradeDistance
Tomb of Rosalind FranklinII45 m
Tomb of Max Eberstadt, Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery)II55 m
War Memorial, Willesden Jewish CemeteryII98 m
Burial enclosures of Mayer, Juliana and Hannah Rothschild in Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery)II152 m
Willesden Liberal Jewish Cemetery War MemorialII405 m
Church of St MaryII*637 m
Church of St AndrewII*686 m
St Andrew'S VicarageII699 m
St Andrew'S Church SchoolII731 m
Church of St MatthewII738 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Complex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery) listed?
Yes. Complex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1448718, first listed on 1 August 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Complex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Brent, 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.