Grade II listed · Dover

Churchyard Wall and Gates to North, East and West of Church of St Mary

Churchyard Wall and Gates to North, East and West of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 26 November 1987. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 82% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Churchyard Wall and Gates to North, East and West of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1070211
Date first listed	26 November 1987
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.24544, 1.31025 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1070211

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Churchyard Wall and Gates to North, East and West of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	19 m
Tomb Chest to Thomas Rammell 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary	II	25 m
Eastry Court	I	26 m
Eastry Court Cottages	II	72 m
The Aumbry	II	95 m
The Old Vicarage	II	132 m
Albion Place	II	139 m
Little Close	II	150 m
Brook Close Cottage	II	156 m
The Bull and rear courtyard	II	162 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Wall and Gates to North, East and West of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Churchyard Wall and Gates to North, East and West of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1070211, first listed on 26 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Wall and Gates to North, East and West of Church of St Mary?

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.