Grade II listed · Tonbridge and Malling

Yardley Memorial approximately 2.5 metres west of the tower of the Church of St Mary

Yardley Memorial approximately 2.5 metres west of the tower of the Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 19 February 1990. It is one of 1,203 Grade II entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 76% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameYardley Memorial approximately 2.5 metres west of the tower of the Church of St Mary
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1070467
Date first listed19 February 1990
Local planning authorityTonbridge and Malling
Location51.22322, 0.33901 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1070467

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tonbridge and Malling will require for your works on Yardley Memorial approximately 2.5 metres west of the tower of the Church of St Mary, 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 Yardley Memorial approximately 2.5 metres west of the tower of the Church of St Mary

NameGradeDistance
Rodger chest tomb approximately 2 metres west of the tower of the Church of St MaryII4 m
Pair of Kibble chest tombs approximately 3 metres west of the tower of the Church of St MaryII4 m
Illegible chest tomb approximately 17 metres west south west of the tower of the Church of St MaryII8 m
Wickersham headstone approximately 17 metres west of the tower of the Church of St MaryII10 m
Three Porter headstones approximately 19 metres west of the tower of the Church of St MaryII14 m
Lomas headstone approximately 8 metres south of the tower of the Church of St MaryII16 m
Porter chest tomb approximately 20 metres south south west of the tower of the Church of St MaryII17 m
Pair of Barton headstones approximately 18 metres south west of the tower of the Church of St MaryII17 m
Jeke headstone adjacent to south porch of the Church of St MaryII19 m
May Family vault approximately 26 metres south west of the tower of the Church of St MaryII21 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Yardley Memorial approximately 2.5 metres west of the tower of the Church of St Mary listed?
Yes. Yardley Memorial approximately 2.5 metres west of the tower of the Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1070467, first listed on 19 February 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Yardley Memorial approximately 2.5 metres west of the tower of the 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 Tonbridge and Malling, 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.