Grade II* listed · Medway

St Bartholomews Chapel

St Bartholomews Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in Medway, first listed on 29 October 1952. It is one of 78 Grade II* entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 21% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Bartholomews Chapel
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1268238
Date first listed29 October 1952
Local planning authorityMedway
Location51.38302, 0.51704 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1268238

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on St Bartholomews Chapel, 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 St Bartholomews Chapel

NameGradeDistance
Walls Surrounding Churchyard of St Bartholomews ChapelII15 m
373, 375 and 377, High StreetII30 m
367, 369 and 371, High StreetII37 m
365, High StreetII48 m
359 and 361, High StreetII65 m
1-4, New Road AvenueII79 m
5, New Road AvenueII85 m
Cottage to Rear of No 374 High StreetII99 m
Retaining Walls, Piers, Railings and Steps Between Nos 368 and 374 and Opposite No 351II109 m
351, High StreetII*112 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Bartholomews Chapel listed?
Yes. St Bartholomews Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1268238, first listed on 29 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Bartholomews Chapel?
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.