Grade II* listed · Tonbridge and Malling

The Tomb of Sir Oliver Style in the Church of Saint John the Baptist Churchyard

The Tomb of Sir Oliver Style in the Church of Saint John the Baptist Churchyard is a Grade II* listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 19 April 1985. It is one of 77 Grade II* entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 49% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Tomb of Sir Oliver Style in the Church of Saint John the Baptist Churchyard
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1320027
Date first listed19 April 1985
Local planning authorityTonbridge and Malling
Location51.25706, 0.41397 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1320027

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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 The Tomb of Sir Oliver Style in the Church of Saint John the Baptist Churchyard

NameGradeDistance
Six Table Tombs and One Obelisk in Church of Saint of John the Baptist ChurchyardII9 m
Church of Saint John the BaptistII*30 m
Wateringbury War Memorial CrossII35 m
335, Tonbridge RoadII40 m
The Thatched HouseII72 m
Terrace Balustrades to South of Wateringbury PlaceII100 m
Wateringbury PlaceII*126 m
Conservatory at Wateringbury PlaceII147 m
Gate Piers at Entrance to Wateringbury Place Service YardII150 m
West Wall and Gates to Wateringbury PlaceII167 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tomb of Sir Oliver Style in the Church of Saint John the Baptist Churchyard listed?
Yes. The Tomb of Sir Oliver Style in the Church of Saint John the Baptist Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1320027, first listed on 19 April 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Tomb of Sir Oliver Style in the Church of Saint John the Baptist Churchyard?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tonbridge and Malling, 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.