Grade II* listed · Swale

The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage 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
Field	Value
Name	The Old Vicarage
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1354736
Date first listed	3 August 1972
Local planning authority	Swale
Location	51.30565, 0.86923 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1354736

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on The Old Vicarage, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 The Old Vicarage

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables and Coachhouse 20 Metres South West of the Old Vicarage	II	27 m
Bier House at Tr 001604	II	112 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	135 m
Lychgate to Churchyard, 20 Metres North East of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	143 m
Monument to Anne Chapman, 40 Metres North East of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	160 m
Monument to Andrew Long, 50 Metres North East of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	170 m
Monument to Catherine Chichester 30 Metres West of St Peter and St Paul	II	173 m
Queen Court Farmhouse and Outbuildings	II*	281 m
Carthouse 20 Metres West of Queen Court	II	287 m
Barn to the North of Queen Court Farmhouse	II*	312 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Vicarage listed?

Yes. The Old Vicarage is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1354736, 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 The Old Vicarage?

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.