Grade II listed · Canterbury

Canterbury City Cemetery Joseph Conrad Memorial

Canterbury City Cemetery Joseph Conrad Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 29 January 1996. It is one of 1,740 Grade II entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 97% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Canterbury City Cemetery Joseph Conrad Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1271538
Date first listed	29 January 1996
Local planning authority	Canterbury
Location	51.28589, 1.06412 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1271538

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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 Canterbury City Cemetery Joseph Conrad Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Cherry Garden Farmhouse	II	242 m
Walnut Cottage Walnut Lodge	II	274 m
Aucher Close	II	369 m
Stone wall to Aucher Close	II	394 m
Holly Tree Cottage	II	407 m
35-38, London Road	II	409 m
27-33, London Road	II	420 m
25 and 26, London Road	II	428 m
20-23, London Road	II	433 m
66a and 66b, London Road	II	435 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Canterbury City Cemetery Joseph Conrad Memorial listed?

Yes. Canterbury City Cemetery Joseph Conrad Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1271538, first listed on 29 January 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Canterbury City Cemetery Joseph Conrad Memorial?

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