Grade II listed · Maidstone

Garden Wall in 2 Sections Enclosing Approximately 1 Acre of Land Immediately to Rear of Almshouses

Garden Wall in 2 Sections Enclosing Approximately 1 Acre of Land Immediately to Rear of Almshouses is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 14 December 1984. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 51% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Wall in 2 Sections Enclosing Approximately 1 Acre of Land Immediately to Rear of Almshouses
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1086142
Date first listed	14 December 1984
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.24065, 0.68052 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1086142

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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 Garden Wall in 2 Sections Enclosing Approximately 1 Acre of Land Immediately to Rear of Almshouses

Name	Grade	Distance
Row of 8 Sheds Circa 2 Yards North North East of Almshouses	II	57 m
Almshouses and Handrails and Garden Walls Attached	II	67 m
Brenchleys Little Brenchleys	II	77 m
Anglesey Cottage Chulmleigh Chulmleigh Cottage	II	81 m
Front Garden Wall to Almshouses, Beginning and Ending Circa 2 Yards South East of Almshouses	II	83 m
Bell Farm House	I	101 m
Barn about 18 metres south of Bell Farm House	II	103 m
Cherry Tree Farmhouse	II	105 m
Dial House, Handrails Attached and Cottage to Left	II	111 m
Borden Cottages	II	114 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Wall in 2 Sections Enclosing Approximately 1 Acre of Land Immediately to Rear of Almshouses listed?

Yes. Garden Wall in 2 Sections Enclosing Approximately 1 Acre of Land Immediately to Rear of Almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1086142, first listed on 14 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Wall in 2 Sections Enclosing Approximately 1 Acre of Land Immediately to Rear of Almshouses?

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