Grade II listed · Tonbridge and Malling

West Malling War Memorial

West Malling War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 20 March 2017. It is one of 1,203 Grade II entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 99% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWest Malling War Memorial
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1444565
Date first listed20 March 2017
Local planning authorityTonbridge and Malling
Location51.29226, 0.40721 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1444565

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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 West Malling War Memorial

NameGradeDistance
Railings to Parish Church of St Mary the VirginII3 m
Wall and Gatepiers to Church HouseII17 m
Monument to James Godfrey approximately 30 metres north of chancel of Parish Church of St Mary the VirginII17 m
Brome HouseII*28 m
Church HouseII31 m
Boundary Wall to Brome HouseII31 m
Tudor HouseII33 m
Parish Church of St Mary the VirginII*39 m
Chest tomb approximately 1 metre south of nave of Parish Church of St Mary the VirginII40 m
Chest tomb 0.5 metre south of east-most buttress to nave of Parish Church of St Mary the VirginII42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is West Malling War Memorial listed?
Yes. West Malling War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1444565, first listed on 20 March 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to West Malling War Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tonbridge and Malling, 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.