Grade II listed · Swale

The Ruins of the Church of St Nicholas

The Ruins of the Church of St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building in Swale, first listed on 24 January 1967. It is one of 1,310 Grade II entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 15% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Ruins of the Church of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1069218
Date first listed	24 January 1967
Local planning authority	Swale
Location	51.32826, 0.83484 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1069218

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on The Ruins of the Church of St Nicholas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Ruins of the Church of St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Hand Pump 10 Metres West of the Old Farmhouse	II	32 m
The Old Farmhouse	II	38 m
Stables and Granary 25 Metres of the Old Famhouse	II	56 m
Belldoon	II	463 m
Nichol Farmhouse	II	464 m
Barn 15 Yards North of Nichol Farmhouse	II	466 m
Elverton Farmhouse	II	479 m
The Old Rectory	II	501 m
Lower Newlands	II	532 m
The Mounted Rifleman	II	565 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ruins of the Church of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. The Ruins of the Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1069218, first listed on 24 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Ruins of the Church of St Nicholas?

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