Grade II listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Memorial to the Crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst

Memorial to the Crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst is a Grade II listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 27 May 2020. It is one of 848 Grade II entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 99% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Memorial to the Crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1468684
Date first listed	27 May 2020
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.08524, 1.15736 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1468684

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Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on Memorial to the Crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst, 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 Memorial to the Crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)	II	135 m
Broadmead	II	230 m
Broadmead Manor	II	407 m
Barn to North of Broadmead Manor	II	422 m
Electricity Junction Box Outside Nos. 12-14	II	493 m
Coolinge House	II	547 m
Coolinge Farmhouse Including Wall	II	565 m
Penfold House Folkestone School for Girls	II	803 m
Ingles Manor	II	967 m
Barn to South of Ingles Manor	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial to the Crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst listed?

Yes. Memorial to the Crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1468684, first listed on 27 May 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Memorial to the Crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst?

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.