Grade II listed · Swale

Grotto Shaped Folly to North East of Ship on Shore Public House

Grotto Shaped Folly to North East of Ship on Shore Public House is a Grade II listed building in Swale, first listed on 30 June 1978. It is one of 1,310 Grade II entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 56% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto Shaped Folly to North East of Ship on Shore Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1273263
Date first listed	30 June 1978
Local planning authority	Swale
Location	51.43997, 0.78348 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1273263

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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 Grotto Shaped Folly to North East of Ship on Shore Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
Cheyney House the Rock House	II	306 m
Stable Block to South West of Number 124	II	315 m
Neptune Terrace	II	952 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Henry and St Elizabeth	II	1.1 km
Remains of Windmill in Grounds of Seaview Hotel	II	1.1 km
Banks Terrace	II	1.2 km
Parish Church of the Holy Trinity	II	1.4 km
Memorial to Thomas Stuteley in Holy Trinity Churchyard	II	1.4 km
4-22, the Broadway	II	1.4 km
1-23, THE BROADWAY (See details for further address information)	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto Shaped Folly to North East of Ship on Shore Public House listed?

Yes. Grotto Shaped Folly to North East of Ship on Shore Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1273263, first listed on 30 June 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto Shaped Folly to North East of Ship on Shore Public House?

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