Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Revettment Wall on North East and South East Sides of the Churchyard

Revettment Wall on North East and South East Sides of the Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 24 August 1990. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 70% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Revettment Wall on North East and South East Sides of the Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1241619
Date first listed	24 August 1990
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.15089, 0.22015 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1241619

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Revettment Wall on North East and South East Sides of the Churchyard, 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 Revettment Wall on North East and South East Sides of the Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Skinner Headstone Approximately 8 Metres South of the Nave of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	11 m
War Memorial Approximately 12 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	15 m
Pair of Drury Headstones Approximately 7 Metres South of the Nave of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	18 m
Anonymous Headstone Approximately 6 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	18 m
Wilkins Headstone Approximately 3.5 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	18 m
Johnstone Chest Tomb Approximately 3 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	22 m
Anonymous Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of the Nave of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	22 m
Bellingham Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	24 m
Anonymous Chest Tomb Approximately 1.5 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	24 m
Pair of Friend Headstones Approximately 3 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	24 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Revettment Wall on North East and South East Sides of the Churchyard listed?

Yes. Revettment Wall on North East and South East Sides of the Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1241619, first listed on 24 August 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Revettment Wall on North East and South East Sides of the Churchyard?

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