Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist
Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Swale, first listed on 24 January 1967. It is one of 37 Grade I entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 15% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1087004 |
| Date first listed | 24 January 1967 |
| Local planning authority | Swale |
| Location | 51.28433, 0.78060 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1087004 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 the Beheading of St John the Baptist
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tomb of Edward Bentham, 25 Yards South West of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist | II | 38 m |
| The Old Vicarage | II | 43 m |
| Park Cottage | II | 254 m |
| Old Gardens and Garden Walls to Rear | II | 256 m |
| Slip'S Cottage | II | 295 m |
| The Old House | II | 355 m |
| Doddington Place with Outbuildings and Garden Terraces | II | 368 m |
| The Chequers Inn | II | 576 m |
| Doddington and Newnham War Memorial | II | 606 m |
| The Old Corner House | II | 615 m |