Grade II listed · Maidstone

Beam from a beam engine set on a plinth at Springfield Mill

Beam from a beam engine set on a plinth at Springfield Mill is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 2 August 1974. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 30% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Beam from a beam engine set on a plinth at Springfield Mill
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1266431
Date first listed	2 August 1974
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.28148, 0.51639 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1266431

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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 Beam from a beam engine set on a plinth at Springfield Mill

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Rag Room at Springfield Mill	II	25 m
Chimney at Springfield Mill	II	126 m
80-85, Sandling Road	II	184 m
Embankment and Railings Opposite Nos 63-90 (Consecutive) and the Flowerpot Public House	II	184 m
79, Sandling Road	II	185 m
86, Sandling Road	II	185 m
77 and 78, Sandling Road	II	185 m
87, Sandling Road	II	185 m
88 and 89, Sandling Road	II	186 m
75 and 76, Sandling Road	II	186 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Beam from a beam engine set on a plinth at Springfield Mill listed?

Yes. Beam from a beam engine set on a plinth at Springfield Mill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1266431, first listed on 2 August 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Beam from a beam engine set on a plinth at Springfield Mill?

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.