Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Simson Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Martin

Simson Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Martin is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 24 August 1990. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 70% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSimson Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Martin
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1074897
Date first listed24 August 1990
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.13053, 0.15921 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1074897

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 Simson Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Martin

NameGradeDistance
Everest Headstone Approximately 9 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St MartinII2 m
Pair of Salmon Headstones Approximately 10 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St MartinII3 m
Anonymous Headstone Approximately 5 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St MartinII6 m
Sundial Approximately 5 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St MartinII7 m
Woodhams Headstone Approximately 8 Metres South of the Nave of the Church of St MartinII8 m
Row of 6 Woodhams Headstones Approximately 6 Metres South of the Nave of the Church of St MartinII10 m
Church of St Martin of ToursI15 m
Field Chest Tomb Approximately 25 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church If St MartinII19 m
Towner Jones Chest Tomb Approximately 12 Metres North East of the Chancel of the Church of St MartinII28 m
St MartinII58 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Simson Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Martin listed?
Yes. Simson Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Martin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1074897, first listed on 24 August 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Simson Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Martin?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tunbridge Wells, 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.