Grade II* listed · Swale

Memorials to the victims of the 1916 Faversham Munitions Explosion

Memorials to the victims of the 1916 Faversham Munitions Explosion is a Grade II* listed building in Swale, first listed on 27 September 1989. It is one of 93 Grade II* entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 94% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMemorials to the victims of the 1916 Faversham Munitions Explosion
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1261010
Date first listed27 September 1989
Local planning authoritySwale
Location51.31092, 0.90421 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1261010

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Memorials to the victims of the 1916 Faversham Munitions Explosion, 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 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 Memorials to the victims of the 1916 Faversham Munitions Explosion

NameGradeDistance
Former Goods Shed to Faversham StationII353 m
Engine Shed at Faversham StationII457 m
Gardener's LodgeII466 m
Boundary Stone 50 Metres North West of Gardener'S LodgeII485 m
Church of St SaviourII613 m
MacknadeII614 m
Oasts at Macknade Farm to West of Macknade Farm CottagesII664 m
Thatched CottagesII782 m
Former William Gibbs SchoolII801 m
The Windmill Public HouseII807 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorials to the victims of the 1916 Faversham Munitions Explosion listed?
Yes. Memorials to the victims of the 1916 Faversham Munitions Explosion is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1261010, first listed on 27 September 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Memorials to the victims of the 1916 Faversham Munitions Explosion?
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.