Grade II listed · Medway

Steel and Hatch Monument 1 Yard South of South Aisle of Church of St Helen

Steel and Hatch Monument 1 Yard South of South Aisle of Church of St Helen is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 14 November 1986. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 55% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSteel and Hatch Monument 1 Yard South of South Aisle of Church of St Helen
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1204054
Date first listed14 November 1986
Local planning authorityMedway
Location51.46188, 0.49758 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1204054

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on Steel and Hatch Monument 1 Yard South of South Aisle of Church of St Helen, 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 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 Steel and Hatch Monument 1 Yard South of South Aisle of Church of St Helen

NameGradeDistance
Church of St HelenI12 m
Cliffe War MemorialII23 m
Harvey Monument 20 Yards South West of South Porch of Church of St HelenII26 m
Smith Monument 30 Yards West of Church of St HelenII46 m
Chantry CottageII47 m
185, Church StreetII49 m
176, Church StreetII61 m
Longford HouseII62 m
170-174, Church StreetII75 m
Court SoleII95 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Steel and Hatch Monument 1 Yard South of South Aisle of Church of St Helen listed?
Yes. Steel and Hatch Monument 1 Yard South of South Aisle of Church of St Helen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1204054, first listed on 14 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Steel and Hatch Monument 1 Yard South of South Aisle of Church of St Helen?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Medway, 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.