Grade II listed · Maidstone

Douglas Almshouses (South Row)

Douglas Almshouses (South Row) is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 7 May 1971. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 29% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDouglas Almshouses (South Row)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1186175
Date first listed7 May 1971
Local planning authorityMaidstone
Location51.23772, 0.71829 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1186175

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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 Douglas Almshouses (South Row)

NameGradeDistance
Douglas Almshouses (North Row)II12 m
Pump Against South Wall of Douglas Almshouses, (North Row)II14 m
The Lock-Up Or MortuaryII15 m
Lurcocks of Lenham and the Bow WindowII16 m
R B House and Hand Rails AttachedII28 m
Corner House Lenham Greengrocers Rebecca'S Antiques and FurnishingsII*29 m
No 10 and Hand Rails and Railings Attached the Caravel HotelII46 m
Dog and Bear Hotel the StoresII53 m
Kent County LibraryII55 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Village HallII64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Douglas Almshouses (South Row) listed?
Yes. Douglas Almshouses (South Row) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1186175, first listed on 7 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Douglas Almshouses (South Row)?
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.