Grade II listed · Medway

Walls Surrounding Churchyard of Church of St Margaret

Walls Surrounding Churchyard of Church of St Margaret is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 5 December 1996. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 82% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls Surrounding Churchyard of Church of St Margaret
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1267794
Date first listed	5 December 1996
Local planning authority	Medway
Location	51.36291, 0.60961 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1267794

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on Walls Surrounding Churchyard of Church of St Margaret, 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 Walls Surrounding Churchyard of Church of St Margaret

Name	Grade	Distance
Pair of Chest Tombs Approximately 5 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Margaret	II	25 m
Church of St Margaret	I	33 m
The Old Parsonage	II	42 m
Headstone of Thomas Lane, Approximately 15 Metres South of Church of St Margaret	II	44 m
Headstone of Children of Will Scott, Approximately 20 Metres South of Church of St Margaret	II	48 m
The Green Lion Hotel	II	60 m
Obelisk Tomb of John Chambers, Approximately 5 Metres South West of Church of St Margaret	II	62 m
Rainham war memorial	II	87 m
Oasthouses and Theatre	II	161 m
Durland House	II	254 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls Surrounding Churchyard of Church of St Margaret listed?

Yes. Walls Surrounding Churchyard of Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1267794, first listed on 5 December 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls Surrounding Churchyard of Church of St Margaret?

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