Grade II* listed · Tonbridge and Malling

Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling Abbey

Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling Abbey is a Grade II* listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 18 February 1999. It is one of 77 Grade II* entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 97% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling Abbey
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1245579
Date first listed18 February 1999
Local planning authorityTonbridge and Malling
Location51.29360, 0.41242 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1245579

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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 Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling Abbey

NameGradeDistance
St Mary'S Abbey North Wall of CloisterI25 m
St Mary's Abbey, Chapterhouse and LibraryI28 m
The CascadeII32 m
St Mary'S Abbey Tower to Original AbbeyI35 m
Forecourt and Wall to No 79 (Cade House)II41 m
Railings Gate and Wall to Went HouseII42 m
St Mary'S Abbey RefectoryII44 m
St Marys Abbey Convent BuildingI46 m
Forecourt Wall to Nos 75 and 77II49 m
Cade HouseII52 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling Abbey listed?
Yes. Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1245579, first listed on 18 February 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling Abbey?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tonbridge and Malling, 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.