Grade II listed · Gravesham

Cliff Top Entrance, Comprising Platform, Terrace Walls, Tunnel and Stairs to the Former Rosherville Gardens

Cliff Top Entrance, Comprising Platform, Terrace Walls, Tunnel and Stairs to the Former Rosherville Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Gravesham, first listed on 6 January 2011. It is one of 277 Grade II entries among 308 listed buildings in Gravesham; 96% of Gravesham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cliff Top Entrance, Comprising Platform, Terrace Walls, Tunnel and Stairs to the Former Rosherville Gardens
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1396395
Date first listed	6 January 2011
Local planning authority	Gravesham
Location	51.44290, 0.35055 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1396395

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Gravesham will require for your works on Cliff Top Entrance, Comprising Platform, Terrace Walls, Tunnel and Stairs to the Former Rosherville Gardens, 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 Cliff Top Entrance, Comprising Platform, Terrace Walls, Tunnel and Stairs to the Former Rosherville Gardens

Name	Grade	Distance
Rosherville Gardens Bear Pit	II	198 m
Rosherville Quay Walls, Steps, Drawdock and Wwii Mine Watching Post	II	410 m
11, Victoria Road	II	887 m
Bronte School and Attached Conservatory	II	922 m
Ye Olde Leather Bottel	II	925 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	933 m
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption	II*	976 m
1 and 2, Victoria Road	II	978 m
7, the Hill	II	984 m
2, Perry Street	II	988 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliff Top Entrance, Comprising Platform, Terrace Walls, Tunnel and Stairs to the Former Rosherville Gardens listed?

Yes. Cliff Top Entrance, Comprising Platform, Terrace Walls, Tunnel and Stairs to the Former Rosherville Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1396395, first listed on 6 January 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cliff Top Entrance, Comprising Platform, Terrace Walls, Tunnel and Stairs to the Former Rosherville Gardens?

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