Grade I listed · Dover

Church of St Anthony the Martyr

Church of St Anthony the Martyr is a Grade I listed building in Dover, first listed on 22 August 1962. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 13% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Anthony the Martyr
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1084358
Date first listed22 August 1962
Local planning authorityDover
Location51.13612, 1.22263 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1084358

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Anthony the Martyr

NameGradeDistance
Headstone to John White About 5 Metres South of Church of St AnthonyII14 m
Two Headstones About 10 Metres South of Church of St AnthonyII22 m
Two Headstones About 15 Metres Due South of Church of St AnthonyII26 m
Group of 4 Headstones About 15 Metres South West of Church of St AnthonyII26 m
Headstone William Kinham, About 20 Metres South of Church of St AnthonyII28 m
Memorial to Susan Smith Et Al, About 20 Metres South East of Church of St AnthonyII33 m
Group of 4 Headstones About 30 Metres South of Church of St AnthonyII39 m
Marquis of GranbyII81 m
Forstal CottageII81 m
The Old RectoryII90 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Anthony the Martyr listed?
Yes. Church of St Anthony the Martyr is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1084358, first listed on 22 August 1962. 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 Anthony the Martyr?
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.