Grade II listed · Medway

Former mess block 8 metres to south of central mess block, HMS Pembroke

Former mess block 8 metres to south of central mess block, HMS Pembroke is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 6 June 1984. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 51% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer mess block 8 metres to south of central mess block, HMS Pembroke
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1267811
Date first listed6 June 1984
Local planning authorityMedway
Location51.39686, 0.53706 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1267811

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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 Former mess block 8 metres to south of central mess block, HMS Pembroke

NameGradeDistance
The WardroomsII39 m
Former Blake BarrackII73 m
Former mess block 8 metres to north of central mess block, HMS PembrokeII75 m
Walls and gate piers enclosing front drive and west garden, former Captain's HouseII117 m
Former Nelson BarrackII119 m
Former Captain's House, HMS PembrokeII129 m
Memorial to French prisoners of war approximately 25 metres south of Church of St GeorgeII151 m
Former Anson BarrackII166 m
Dockyard CanteenII166 m
Former Chapel at HMS PembrokeII171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former mess block 8 metres to south of central mess block, HMS Pembroke listed?
Yes. Former mess block 8 metres to south of central mess block, HMS Pembroke is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1267811, first listed on 6 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former mess block 8 metres to south of central mess block, HMS Pembroke?
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.