Grade II* listed · Swale

Faversham Abbey Major Barn

Faversham Abbey Major Barn is a Grade II* listed building in Swale, first listed on 3 August 1972. It is one of 93 Grade II* entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 36% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFaversham Abbey Major Barn
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1344267
Date first listed3 August 1972
Local planning authoritySwale
Location51.31906, 0.89909 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1344267

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Faversham Abbey Major Barn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Faversham Abbey Major Barn

NameGradeDistance
Faversham Abbey Minor BarnI34 m
Cartshed and Adjoining Shed About 80 Metres South East of Abbey FarmhouseII50 m
Stables About 30 Metres East South East of Abbey FarmhouseII58 m
Medieval stables at Abbey FarmII*67 m
Abbey FarmhouseII*70 m
3, Abbey RoadII151 m
Warehouse in Abbey Green to East of Nos 59 to 62 (Consecutive)II179 m
1 and 2, Abbey RoadII200 m
59-62, Abbey StreetII205 m
Fighting Cocks CottagesII217 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Faversham Abbey Major Barn listed?
Yes. Faversham Abbey Major Barn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1344267, first listed on 3 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Faversham Abbey Major Barn?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Swale, 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.