Grade II* listed · Medway

168, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)

168, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II* listed building in Medway, first listed on 24 October 1950. It is one of 78 Grade II* entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 4% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name168, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1336136
Date first listed24 October 1950
Local planning authorityMedway
Location51.38654, 0.50656 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1336136

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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 168, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
166, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II6 m
170, EASTGATE (See details for further address information)II9 m
164, EASTGATE (See details for further address information)II13 m
Nos 143,143a and 145 Including Ranges to RearII23 m
147, EASTGATE (See details for further address information)II23 m
158, 160 AND 162, EASTGATE (See details for further address information)II23 m
149, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II25 m
151, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II29 m
156, EASTGATE (See details for further address information)II*35 m
153,155 AND 157, EASTGATE (See details for further address information)II35 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 168, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 168, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1336136, first listed on 24 October 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 168, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)?
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.