Grade II listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Former Barn About 50 Metres West of Postling Court

Former Barn About 50 Metres West of Postling Court is a Grade II listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 7 August 1984. It is one of 848 Grade II entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 64% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Barn About 50 Metres West of Postling Court
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1356186
Date first listed	7 August 1984
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.11053, 1.06337 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1356186

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on Former Barn About 50 Metres West of Postling Court, 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 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 Former Barn About 50 Metres West of Postling Court

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to Eleanor Revell About 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary and St Radegund	II	36 m
Monument to Mary Holt About 7 Metres South of Church of St Mary and St Radegund	II	43 m
Postling Court	II	52 m
Church of St Mary and St Radegund	I	53 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to St Marys Church	II	90 m
Pent Farmhouse	II	501 m
Staple Farm Granary	II	1.0 km
Billy Black'S Hole	II	1.9 km
Brook House	II	2.1 km
Stanford Windmill	II*	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Barn About 50 Metres West of Postling Court listed?

Yes. Former Barn About 50 Metres West of Postling Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1356186, first listed on 7 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Barn About 50 Metres West of Postling Court?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Folkestone and Hythe, 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.