Grade II listed · Maidstone

The Gate House at the Archbishop'S Palace

The Gate House at the Archbishop'S Palace is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 30 July 1951. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 0% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Gate House at the Archbishop'S Palace
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1086310
Date first listed	30 July 1951
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.27138, 0.52114 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1086310

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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 The Gate House at the Archbishop'S Palace

Name	Grade	Distance
The Len Bridge	II	17 m
Wall to North and West of All Saints Church	II	50 m
Wall to East of Archbishop'S Palace	II	51 m
The Archbishop'S Palace	I	58 m
The Tithe Barn	I	71 m
The Dungeons at the Archbishop'S Palace	II*	75 m
Wall to North West of Archbishop'S Palace	II	78 m
Gateway and Wall to Palace Gardens	II	80 m
Parish Church of All Saints	I	82 m
22, Mill Street	II	84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gate House at the Archbishop'S Palace listed?

Yes. The Gate House at the Archbishop'S Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1086310, first listed on 30 July 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Gate House at the Archbishop'S Palace?

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.