Grade II listed · Lambeth

First World War Memorial at the Church of St Mark, Kennington

First World War Memorial at the Church of St Mark, Kennington is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 26 October 2018. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 99% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	First World War Memorial at the Church of St Mark, Kennington
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1449576
Date first listed	26 October 2018
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.48158, -0.11236 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1449576

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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 the Church of St Mark, Kennington

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mark	II*	37 m
Wall and Piers Around West, North and East Sides of St Mark'S Churchyard	II	54 m
The Hanover Arms Public House	II	59 m
2-7, Hanover Gardens Se11	II	73 m
49-54, Hanover Gardens Se11	II	88 m
5, Prima Road Sw9	II	95 m
44-48, Hanover Gardens Se11	II	98 m
The Belgrave Hospital for Children	II*	106 m
41,42 and 43, Hanover Gardens Se11	II	115 m
39 and 40, Hanover Gardens Se11	II	126 m

Frequently asked questions

Is First World War Memorial at the Church of St Mark, Kennington listed?

Yes. First World War Memorial at the Church of St Mark, Kennington is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1449576, first listed on 26 October 2018. 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 the Church of St Mark, Kennington?

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