Grade II listed · Ashford

Monument to James Swaffer 3 Metres South of Chancel of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (No 2)

Monument to James Swaffer 3 Metres South of Chancel of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (No 2) is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 2 February 2000. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 98% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to James Swaffer 3 Metres South of Chancel of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (No 2)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380063
Date first listed	2 February 2000
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.10367, 0.81623 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380063

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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 Monument to James Swaffer 3 Metres South of Chancel of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (No 2)

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to John and Joanna Hynes to South of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (No 1)	II	4 m
Monument to Elizabeth Brown Approx 3 Metres from the South Wall of the Chancel of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (No 3)	II	15 m
Chest Tomb and Railings to Sir Charles Molloy (Died 1760) East of the Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	17 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	21 m
The Old School	II	67 m
Rosemary Cottage	II	67 m
Forge House	II	76 m
Nichols House	II	90 m
Village Pump	II	119 m
Green Farmhouse	II	135 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to James Swaffer 3 Metres South of Chancel of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (No 2) listed?

Yes. Monument to James Swaffer 3 Metres South of Chancel of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (No 2) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380063, first listed on 2 February 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to James Swaffer 3 Metres South of Chancel of the Church of St Peter and St Paul (No 2)?

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.