Grade I listed · Maidstone

Boughton Monchelsea Place, and Courtyard Buildings

Boughton Monchelsea Place, and Courtyard Buildings is a Grade I listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 25 July 1952. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 4% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBoughton Monchelsea Place, and Courtyard Buildings
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1060787
Date first listed25 July 1952
Local planning authorityMaidstone
Location51.22154, 0.53563 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1060787

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Maidstone will require for your works on Boughton Monchelsea Place, and Courtyard Buildings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Boughton Monchelsea Place, and Courtyard Buildings

NameGradeDistance
Mounting Block in Front of East Elevation of Boughton Monchelsea HouseII10 m
Sundial About 8 Metres South of Boughton Monchelsea PlaceII27 m
Archway About 10 Metres South of West End of Boughton Monchelsea PlaceII60 m
Barn About 15 Metres South West of Boughton Monchelsea PlaceII66 m
The Rider MausoleumII68 m
Group of 3 Monuments About 13 Metres North East of Chancel of Church of St PeterII74 m
Monument to William Reiffgens About 9 Metres North of North Porch of Church of St PeterII84 m
Monument to Edward Emiot About 5 1/2 Metres East of North East Corner of Chancel of Church of St PeterII84 m
LychgateII*93 m
Mounting Block About 6 Metres West of LychgateII98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boughton Monchelsea Place, and Courtyard Buildings listed?
Yes. Boughton Monchelsea Place, and Courtyard Buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1060787, first listed on 25 July 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Boughton Monchelsea Place, and Courtyard Buildings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Maidstone, 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.