Grade II listed · Maidstone

Slype at Tq 823 529 in Grounds of Former Leeds Priory

Slype at Tq 823 529 in Grounds of Former Leeds Priory is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 26 April 1968. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 17% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Slype at Tq 823 529 in Grounds of Former Leeds Priory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1336305
Date first listed	26 April 1968
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.24661, 0.61123 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1336305

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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 Slype at Tq 823 529 in Grounds of Former Leeds Priory

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall to South East of Abbey Farmhouse	II	115 m
Larger Dovecote at Tq 822 529 in Grounds of Former Leeds Priory	II	120 m
Smaller Dovecote at TQ 822 529 in grounds of former Leeds Priory	II	124 m
Abbey Farmhouse	II	170 m
Abbey Mill House	II	172 m
Outbuilding Circa 3 Yards North West of Abbey Mill House	II	190 m
Manor House	II*	211 m
The George Inn	II	218 m
Brook House	II	218 m
Foley Farmhouse	II	225 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Slype at Tq 823 529 in Grounds of Former Leeds Priory listed?

Yes. Slype at Tq 823 529 in Grounds of Former Leeds Priory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1336305, 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 Slype at Tq 823 529 in Grounds of Former Leeds Priory?

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.