Grade II* listed · Maidstone

Gazebo Cum Boathouse at Tq872 529

Gazebo Cum Boathouse at Tq872 529 is a Grade II* listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 26 April 1968. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 17% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gazebo Cum Boathouse at Tq872 529
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1185158
Date first listed	26 April 1968
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.24506, 0.67953 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1185158

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Maidstone will require for your works on Gazebo Cum Boathouse at Tq872 529, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Gazebo Cum Boathouse at Tq872 529

Name	Grade	Distance
Lake Cottage	II	117 m
Court Lodge Farm House	II	198 m
Headstone Body Stone and Footstone to Martha Knight Circa 18 Yards South of West Tower of Church of St John the Baptist	II	352 m
Headstone, Bodystone and Footstone to John Knight Circa 15 Yards South of West Tower of Church of St John the Baptist	II	353 m
Table Tomb to Elizabeth Weeks Circa 13 Yards South of West Tower of Church of St John the Baptist	II	354 m
Table Tomb to Thomas Knight, Gent., Circa 10 Yards South of West Tower of Church of St John the Baptist	II	357 m
Table Tomb to Mrs Elizabeth Barrow 2 Yards South of South Porch of Church of St John the Baptist	II	361 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	373 m
Headstone to John Hunt and John Stevens Circa 3 Yards East of Chancel of Church of St John the Baptist	II	395 m
Table Tomb Circa 6 Yards East of Chancel of Church of St John the Baptist	II	399 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gazebo Cum Boathouse at Tq872 529 listed?

Yes. Gazebo Cum Boathouse at Tq872 529 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1185158, first listed on 26 April 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gazebo Cum Boathouse at Tq872 529?

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.