Grade II* listed · Maidstone

Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks

Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks is a Grade II* listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 2 August 1974. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 30% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1225271
Date first listed	2 August 1974
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.27997, 0.51942 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1225271

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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 Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall and Main Entrance to Maidstone Prison	II	138 m
63-65, Sandling Road	II	157 m
66-70, Sandling Road	II	173 m
71, Sandling Road	II	188 m
Embankment and Railings Opposite Nos 63-90 (Consecutive) and the Flowerpot Public House	II	188 m
72, Sandling Road	II	192 m
73 and 74, Sandling Road	II	198 m
75 and 76, Sandling Road	II	206 m
Chimney at Springfield Mill	II	208 m
77 and 78, Sandling Road	II	213 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks listed?

Yes. Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1225271, first listed on 2 August 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Officers Quarters, Maidstone Former Cavalry Barracks?

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.