Grade II listed · Dover

Row of eight headstones 1 to 15 metres south east of Church of St Mary

Row of eight headstones 1 to 15 metres south east of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 26 November 1987. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 82% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Row of eight headstones 1 to 15 metres south east of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1363340
Date first listed	26 November 1987
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.27215, 1.21323 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1363340

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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 Row of eight headstones 1 to 15 metres south east of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Pair of headstones 1 and 2 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	8 m
Pair of headstones about 15 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	10 m
Chest tomb about 15 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	12 m
Row of three headstones 4 to 7 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	17 m
Chest tomb to Elgar family about 25 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	18 m
Church of St Mary	I	20 m
Wingham House	II	29 m
The churchyard wall to south, east and north of Church of St Mary	II	35 m
Wall and Stable About 20 Metres East of Wingham House	II	48 m
Stables Adjoining Wingham Court	II	55 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Row of eight headstones 1 to 15 metres south east of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Row of eight headstones 1 to 15 metres south east of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1363340, first listed on 26 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Row of eight headstones 1 to 15 metres south east of Church of St Mary?

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