Grade II listed · Dover

Stone Marking the Site of St Mary'S Church the Polton Stone

Stone Marking the Site of St Mary'S Church the Polton Stone is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 28 May 1987. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 79% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stone Marking the Site of St Mary'S Church the Polton Stone
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1070026
Date first listed	28 May 1987
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.12559, 1.24337 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1070026

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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 Stone Marking the Site of St Mary'S Church the Polton Stone

Name	Grade	Distance
Stone Barn at St Radegund'S Abbey Farm, About 65 Metres South of Well House	II*	783 m
Barn About 10 Metres South of Well House, St Radegund'S Abbey	II	813 m
Well House About 20 Metres South of St Radegund'S Abbey Farmhouse	II	832 m
St Radegund'S Abbey Farmhouse and Outhouse	II*	852 m
Ruins of St Radegund'S Abbey (The Uninhabited Portions)	II*	883 m
Coxhill House	II	989 m
Rose Hill Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Black Swan Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Elms Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Church House	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone Marking the Site of St Mary'S Church the Polton Stone listed?

Yes. Stone Marking the Site of St Mary'S Church the Polton Stone is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1070026, first listed on 28 May 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stone Marking the Site of St Mary'S Church the Polton Stone?

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