Grade II listed · Maidstone

Former Drying Loft at Turkey Mills

Former Drying Loft at Turkey Mills is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 2 August 1974. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 30% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Drying Loft at Turkey Mills
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1336195
Date first listed	2 August 1974
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.27111, 0.53912 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1336195

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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 Former Drying Loft at Turkey Mills

Name	Grade	Distance
Industrial Building Adjoining Former Drying Loft at Turkey Mill to the West	II	10 m
Turkey Court	II*	40 m
Railway Bridge No 618	II	91 m
35, Ashford Road	II	392 m
29-33, Ashford Road	II	404 m
27, Ashford Road	II	415 m
The Tabernacle, the Mote Cricket Club	II	472 m
24, Ashford Road	II	605 m
13 and 15, Ashford Road	II	645 m
11, Ashford Road	II	663 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Drying Loft at Turkey Mills listed?

Yes. Former Drying Loft at Turkey Mills is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1336195, first listed on 2 August 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Drying Loft at Turkey Mills?

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