Grade II listed · Swale

Roman Catholic Church of St Henry and St Elizabeth

Roman Catholic Church of St Henry and St Elizabeth is a Grade II listed building in Swale, first listed on 30 June 1978. It is one of 1,310 Grade II entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 56% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St Henry and St Elizabeth
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1242869
Date first listed30 June 1978
Local planning authoritySwale
Location51.44074, 0.76833 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1242869

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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 Roman Catholic Church of St Henry and St Elizabeth

NameGradeDistance
Remains of Windmill in Grounds of Seaview HotelII38 m
Neptune TerraceII102 m
Parish Church of the Holy TrinityII325 m
Memorial to Thomas Stuteley in Holy Trinity ChurchyardII332 m
4-22, the BroadwayII388 m
1-23, THE BROADWAY (See details for further address information)II396 m
97, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II435 m
Clock TowerII438 m
95, High StreetII440 m
Remains of Cornmill to Rear of Number 111II454 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Henry and St Elizabeth listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Henry and St Elizabeth is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1242869, first listed on 30 June 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of St Henry and St Elizabeth?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Swale, 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.