Grade II listed · Waltham Forest

War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of Emmanuel, Leyton

War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of Emmanuel, Leyton is a Grade II listed building in Waltham Forest, first listed on 26 September 2018. It is one of 104 Grade II entries among 117 listed buildings in Waltham Forest; 99% of Waltham Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of Emmanuel, Leyton
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1458406
Date first listed	26 September 2018
Local planning authority	Waltham Forest
Location	51.56902, -0.02904 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1458406

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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 in the churchyard of the Church of Emmanuel, Leyton

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of Emmanuel	II	10 m
Emmanuel Church Hall Emmanuel Parish Hall	II	49 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to Carnegie Library, Lea Bridge Road	II	413 m
Carnegie Library	II	425 m
Church of St Saviour	II	497 m
Ice House at St Josephs Roman Catholic School	II	621 m
Etloe House	II	680 m
The Lighthouse Methodist Church	II	784 m
The Pump House	II	937 m
St Barnabas' Rectory	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of Emmanuel, Leyton listed?

Yes. War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of Emmanuel, Leyton is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1458406, first listed on 26 September 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of Emmanuel, Leyton?

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