Grade II listed · Barnet

Men of Finchley War Memorial, including the Finchley Metropolitan Tramway and Hendon Garage Memorial Tablets

Men of Finchley War Memorial, including the Finchley Metropolitan Tramway and Hendon Garage Memorial Tablets is a Grade II listed building in Barnet, first listed on 12 April 2019. It is one of 610 Grade II entries among 646 listed buildings in Barnet; 99% of Barnet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Men of Finchley War Memorial, including the Finchley Metropolitan Tramway and Hendon Garage Memorial Tablets
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1463129
Date first listed	12 April 2019
Local planning authority	Barnet
Location	51.61239, -0.17798 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1463129

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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 Men of Finchley War Memorial, including the Finchley Metropolitan Tramway and Hendon Garage Memorial Tablets

Name	Grade	Distance
Christ Church	II	277 m
32 and 34, Torrington Park N12	II	612 m
Milestone Situated Outside Numbers 842 and 844 High Road 30 Yards South of Ravensdale Avenue	II	620 m
Coachhouse Between Number 34 and 36	II	624 m
36 and 38, Torrington Park N12	II	640 m
Boundary Marker	II	721 m
Grandstand at Summers Lane sports ground	II	797 m
Lodge to Finchley Catholic High School	II	1.1 km
Cedar Court	II	1.1 km
Cornwall House	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Men of Finchley War Memorial, including the Finchley Metropolitan Tramway and Hendon Garage Memorial Tablets listed?

Yes. Men of Finchley War Memorial, including the Finchley Metropolitan Tramway and Hendon Garage Memorial Tablets is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1463129, first listed on 12 April 2019. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Men of Finchley War Memorial, including the Finchley Metropolitan Tramway and Hendon Garage Memorial Tablets?

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