Grade II listed · Dover

Lychgate About 25 Metres West of Church of St Peter and St Paul

Lychgate About 25 Metres West of Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 24 March 1987. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 71% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lychgate About 25 Metres West of Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1247858
Date first listed	24 March 1987
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.25632, 1.34721 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1247858

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dover will require for your works on Lychgate About 25 Metres West of Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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 Lychgate About 25 Metres West of Church of St Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Blue Pigeons	II	22 m
The Blue Pigeons	II	24 m
Tomb Chest to Smithey T Spain About 30 Metres South West of Church of Ss Peter and Paul	II	34 m
Carter House	II	35 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	36 m
Barton Farmhouse	II	56 m
Worth War Memorial	II	64 m
Barn About 50 Metres North of Barton Farmhouse	II	72 m
Church Farmhouse and Wall Attached	II	72 m
Worth Farmhouse	II	134 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate About 25 Metres West of Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Lychgate About 25 Metres West of Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1247858, first listed on 24 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lychgate About 25 Metres West of Church of St Peter and St Paul?

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