Grade II listed · Ashford

The Railings of the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

The Railings of the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 18 June 1971. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 32% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Railings of the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1362843
Date first listed18 June 1971
Local planning authorityAshford
Location51.14861, 0.87327 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1362843

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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 The Railings of the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

NameGradeDistance
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjoining Baldwin'S Travel Agency in ChurchyardII23 m
51-55, High StreetII*29 m
Parish Church of St Mary the VirginI34 m
Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary the VirginII35 m
The CollegeII*39 m
57, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II47 m
13, Middle RowII48 m
The Clergy HouseII50 m
61A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II50 m
11, Middle RowII51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Railings of the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?
Yes. The Railings of the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1362843, first listed on 18 June 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Railings of the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ashford, 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.