Grade II listed · Folkestone and Hythe

St Marks Garrison Church

St Marks Garrison Church is a Grade II listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 1 December 1999. It is one of 848 Grade II entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 95% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Marks Garrison Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1379829
Date first listed	1 December 1999
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.07930, 1.13451 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1379829

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 St Marks Garrison Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Sir John Moore Memorial Hall and Library, Somerset Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp	II	45 m
Statue of Sir John Moore to South of Army Library in Shorncliffe Barracks	II	53 m
Gate piers and gates to the Army Ordnance Depot, Risborough Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp	II	282 m
Concrete barrack block 1, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp	II	392 m
Racquet Court, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp	II	446 m
Roman Catholic Chapel of the Most Holy Name Sir John Moore Barracks	II	498 m
Martello Tower No 7	II	525 m
Castle Hole	II	553 m
Martello Tower No 8	II	595 m
Martello Tower No 6	II	707 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Marks Garrison Church listed?

Yes. St Marks Garrison Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1379829, first listed on 1 December 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Marks Garrison Church?

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.