Grade II listed · Maidstone

Monument About 2.5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Margaret

Monument About 2.5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Margaret is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 26 February 1987. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 71% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument About 2.5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Margaret
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1344348
Date first listed	26 February 1987
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.26121, 0.46415 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1344348

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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 Monument About 2.5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Margaret

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument About 0.5 Metre East of Chancel of St Margaret	II	5 m
Monument About 1 Metre South of Nave of Church of Saint Margaret	II	14 m
Church of St Margaret	II*	16 m
Mounting Block About 30 Metres East South East of Church of St Margaret	II	25 m
The Cookhouse at Hoppers Field	II	303 m
Old Tiles	II	395 m
The Old Hall and Wall Enclosing Garden to East	II	397 m
Bridge Cottage	II	408 m
Jessamine Cottage, Piers and Railings	II	448 m
Daye House	II	467 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument About 2.5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Margaret listed?

Yes. Monument About 2.5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1344348, first listed on 26 February 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument About 2.5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Margaret?

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.