Grade I listed · Ashford

Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin

Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin is a Grade I listed building in Ashford, first listed on 27 November 1957. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 10% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1217135
Date first listed	27 November 1957
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.18444, 0.93781 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217135

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Saint Gregory and Saint Martin

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb to John Oliver, About 2 Metres South of Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin	II	16 m
Headstone to Thomas and John Hudson About 3 Metres North East of Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin	II	18 m
Obelisk About 20 Metres East of Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin	II	33 m
Railed Chest Tomb About 20 Metres North West of Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin	II	35 m
Monument with Urn About 40 Metres South East of Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin	II	41 m
Group of 7 Headstones About 50 Metres North East of Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin	II	59 m
2-4, High Street	II	75 m
Cornercroft	II	80 m
39, Church Street	II	87 m
The Latin School Wye College	I	89 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin listed?

Yes. Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1217135, first listed on 27 November 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin?

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