Grade I listed · Maidstone

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 26 April 1968. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 17% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St John the Baptist
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1336289
Date first listed26 April 1968
Local planning authorityMaidstone
Location51.24541, 0.68486 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1336289

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Maidstone will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Church of St John the Baptist

NameGradeDistance
Table Tomb to Mrs Elizabeth Barrow 2 Yards South of South Porch of Church of St John the BaptistII18 m
Table Tomb to Thomas Knight, Gent., Circa 10 Yards South of West Tower of Church of St John the BaptistII18 m
Table Tomb to Elizabeth Weeks Circa 13 Yards South of West Tower of Church of St John the BaptistII22 m
Headstone to John Hunt and John Stevens Circa 3 Yards East of Chancel of Church of St John the BaptistII23 m
Headstone, Bodystone and Footstone to John Knight Circa 15 Yards South of West Tower of Church of St John the BaptistII24 m
Headstone Body Stone and Footstone to Martha Knight Circa 18 Yards South of West Tower of Church of St John the BaptistII27 m
Table Tomb Circa 6 Yards East of Chancel of Church of St John the BaptistII27 m
Court Lodge Farm HouseII201 m
Gazebo Cum Boathouse at Tq872 529II*373 m
Lake CottageII467 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?
Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1336289, first listed on 26 April 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Baptist?
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.