Grade II* listed · Canterbury

County of Kent War Memorial Cross

County of Kent War Memorial Cross is a Grade II* listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 16 May 2017. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 100% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	County of Kent War Memorial Cross
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1446080
Date first listed	16 May 2017
Local planning authority	Canterbury
Location	51.27934, 1.08513 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1446080

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Canterbury will require for your works on County of Kent War Memorial Cross, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 County of Kent War Memorial Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall on South and East Side of No 16 (Meister Omers) and Forming the West Wall of the Memorial Gardens	II	20 m
Wall on South and North Side of Kent Memorial Garden	II	23 m
Wall on West and South Side of No 16 (Meister Omers) Together with 3 Gate Piers	II	43 m
Meister Omers	I	47 m
17, the Cathedral Precincts	II*	81 m
1, Lady Wooton'S Green	II	85 m
9 and 10, Broad Street	II	88 m
Cromwell House	II	94 m
Paving in Front of Number 18	II	94 m
Water Tank Situated in Front of No 18	II	100 m

Frequently asked questions

Is County of Kent War Memorial Cross listed?

Yes. County of Kent War Memorial Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1446080, first listed on 16 May 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to County of Kent War Memorial Cross?

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