Grade II listed · Maidstone

Monument to Mary Mercer About 4 Metres East of Chancel to Church of St Mary

Monument to Mary Mercer About 4 Metres East of Chancel to Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 26 February 1987. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 71% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMonument to Mary Mercer About 4 Metres East of Chancel to Church of St Mary
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1249621
Date first listed26 February 1987
Local planning authorityMaidstone
Location51.25265, 0.48395 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1249621

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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 Monument to Mary Mercer About 4 Metres East of Chancel to Church of St Mary

NameGradeDistance
Monument to Thomas Comber About 2 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St MaryII4 m
Monument About 1.5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St MaryII5 m
Monument About 4 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St MaryII5 m
Monument to Peter Cooke About 6 Metres East of South Chapel of Church of St MaryII9 m
Monument to Elizabeth Kennard Adjoining East End of South Chapel of Church of St MaryII16 m
Monument to Sarah Brewer About 21 Metres East of South Chapel of Church of St MaryII17 m
Church of Saint MaryII*23 m
Monument About 3 Metres South East of South Porch of Church of St MaryII29 m
Monument to Tolhurst About 2 Metres South of Church of St MaryII35 m
Mounting Block to Centre of Junction with Station RoadII54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Mary Mercer About 4 Metres East of Chancel to Church of St Mary listed?
Yes. Monument to Mary Mercer About 4 Metres East of Chancel to Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249621, first listed on 26 February 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Monument to Mary Mercer About 4 Metres East of Chancel to Church of St Mary?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Maidstone, 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.