Grade I listed · Maidstone

The Archbishop'S Palace

The Archbishop'S Palace is a Grade I listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 30 July 1951. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 0% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Archbishop'S Palace
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1336232
Date first listed	30 July 1951
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.27098, 0.52060 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1336232

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Archbishop'S Palace

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall to East of Archbishop'S Palace	II	23 m
The Dungeons at the Archbishop'S Palace	II*	40 m
Wall to North West of Archbishop'S Palace	II	46 m
Wall to North and West of All Saints Church	II	54 m
The Gate House at the Archbishop'S Palace	II	58 m
The Len Bridge	II	75 m
Gateway and Wall to Palace Gardens	II	77 m
Parish Church of All Saints	I	78 m
Monckton War Memorial in All Saints Churchyard	II	108 m
The Tithe Barn	I	114 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Archbishop'S Palace listed?

Yes. The Archbishop'S Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1336232, first listed on 30 July 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Archbishop'S Palace?

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.