High Birch
High Birch is a Grade II* listed building in Medway, first listed on 27 August 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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | High Birch |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1281324 |
| Date first listed | 27 August 1952 |
| Local planning authority | Medway |
| Location | 51.37490, 0.43441 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1281324 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on High Birch, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 High Birch
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hill House | II | 45 m |
| Forge Cottage | II | 414 m |
| Gateway to Whorns Place and Cart Shed | II | 1.3 km |
| Whorns Place | II | 1.3 km |
| Church of St Michael | I | 1.5 km |
| White Hart House | II | 1.6 km |
| Cuxton Signal Box | II | 1.9 km |
| Prings | II | 2.3 km |
| Barn 10 Metres South West of King'S Hill Farmhouse | II | 2.3 km |
| Court Farm | II | 2.4 km |