Grade I listed · Swale

Church of St Mary Magdalene

Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Grade I listed building in Swale, first listed on 29 July 1950. It is one of 37 Grade I entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 0% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary Magdalene
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1069406
Date first listed29 July 1950
Local planning authoritySwale
Location51.31934, 0.88457 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1069406

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Church of St Mary Magdalene, 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 Church of St Mary Magdalene

NameGradeDistance
Davington PrioryII*12 m
Wall Enclosing Church Yard on North East, North West and South West SidesII31 m
Wall in Garden to Davington Priory to West of HouseII39 m
Wall and Postern Gate to East of Davington PrioryII42 m
Wall Enclosing Ravenscourt on North, West and South SidesII48 m
Rose CottageII55 m
RavenscourtII60 m
Ravenscourt CottageII72 m
Davington FarmhouseII84 m
Outhouse to the West of Nos 1 and 2 (Brent Hill Bungalow)II88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary Magdalene listed?
Yes. Church of St Mary Magdalene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1069406, first listed on 29 July 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary Magdalene?
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.