Grade I listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Church of St Mary and St Ethelburga, and Remains of the Older Church to South

Church of St Mary and St Ethelburga, and Remains of the Older Church to South is a Grade I listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 29 December 1966. It is one of 29 Grade I entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 14% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary and St Ethelburga, and Remains of the Older Church to South
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1242122
Date first listed29 December 1966
Local planning authorityFolkestone and Hythe
Location51.12626, 1.08705 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1242122

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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 St Mary and St Ethelburga, and Remains of the Older Church to South

NameGradeDistance
Monument About 10 Metres South of East End of Nave of Church of St Mary and St EthelburgaII19 m
Monument to Ann and William Broadbridge About 20 Metres North of Tower of Church of St Mary and St EthelburgaII24 m
The Old RectoryII58 m
Lyminge War MemorialII67 m
St Ethelburga'S Well and Wall to North and SouthII78 m
Well CottagesII83 m
Lavender CottageII114 m
Lindon HallII*401 m
Old RobusII411 m
Shilston HouseII475 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary and St Ethelburga, and Remains of the Older Church to South listed?
Yes. Church of St Mary and St Ethelburga, and Remains of the Older Church to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1242122, first listed on 29 December 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary and St Ethelburga, and Remains of the Older Church to South?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Folkestone and Hythe, 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.