Grade II listed · Maidstone

2 Bee Boles in Garden Wall Circa 40 Yards North West of Yew Tree House

2 Bee Boles in Garden Wall Circa 40 Yards North West of Yew Tree House is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 20 July 1984. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 43% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2 Bee Boles in Garden Wall Circa 40 Yards North West of Yew Tree House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1086212
Date first listed	20 July 1984
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.30196, 0.54196 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1086212

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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 2 Bee Boles in Garden Wall Circa 40 Yards North West of Yew Tree House

Name	Grade	Distance
Malthouse Cottage and Maltings Adjoining	II	47 m
Yew Trees House	II	48 m
The King'S Arms	II	74 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk at Junction with Forest Lane	II	87 m
The Old House	II	94 m
Parsonage Farm	II*	103 m
Watercress Cottage in Garden of Parsonage Farm, and Wall Adjoining	II	106 m
Court Lodge	II	144 m
Lych Gate to Church of St Mary and All Saints, and Gates Attached	II	154 m
The Old Vicarage	II	166 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bee Boles in Garden Wall Circa 40 Yards North West of Yew Tree House listed?

Yes. 2 Bee Boles in Garden Wall Circa 40 Yards North West of Yew Tree House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1086212, first listed on 20 July 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2 Bee Boles in Garden Wall Circa 40 Yards North West of Yew Tree House?

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.