Grade II listed · Dartford

Tomb to William Hobbs in Churchyard to South East of Church of St Michael

Tomb to William Hobbs in Churchyard to South East of Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in Dartford, first listed on 17 March 1982. It is one of 164 Grade II entries among 181 listed buildings in Dartford; 48% of Dartford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb to William Hobbs in Churchyard to South East of Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1101744
Date first listed	17 March 1982
Local planning authority	Dartford
Location	51.43018, 0.21199 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1101744

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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 Tomb to William Hobbs in Churchyard to South East of Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Family Vault of George Russell Esquire of Wilmington Hall to South East of Church of St Michael	II	6 m
Hulse Memorial in Churchyard to South West of Church of St Michael	II	12 m
Church of St Michael	I	20 m
Monument to Edward Howe to North of Church of St Michael	II	35 m
Wilmington House	II	71 m
17, Church Hill	II	384 m
54, High Road	II	577 m
White Cottage	II	588 m
The Retreat	II	694 m
Sutton House	II	936 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb to William Hobbs in Churchyard to South East of Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Tomb to William Hobbs in Churchyard to South East of Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1101744, first listed on 17 March 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb to William Hobbs in Churchyard to South East of Church of St Michael?

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