Grade II listed · Newham

Gas Light and Coke Company War Memorial Rotunda

Gas Light and Coke Company War Memorial Rotunda is a Grade II listed building in Newham, first listed on 23 November 2021. It is one of 115 Grade II entries among 125 listed buildings in Newham; 98% of Newham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGas Light and Coke Company War Memorial Rotunda
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1477362
Date first listed23 November 2021
Local planning authorityNewham
Location51.52350, -0.00438 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1477362

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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 Gas Light and Coke Company War Memorial Rotunda

NameGradeDistance
Brentford Gas Company War Memorial PlaqueII6 m
Gas Light and Coke Company War Memorial LampII16 m
Statue of Sir Corbet WoodhallII19 m
Gasholder No 1, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworksII80 m
Gasholder No 4, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworksII135 m
Gasholder No 2, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworksII135 m
Gasholder No 7, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworksII206 m
Gasholder No 6, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworksII233 m
Twelvetrees Crescent BridgeII246 m
Gasholder No 8, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworksII277 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gas Light and Coke Company War Memorial Rotunda listed?
Yes. Gas Light and Coke Company War Memorial Rotunda is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1477362, first listed on 23 November 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gas Light and Coke Company War Memorial Rotunda?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newham, 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.