Grade II listed · Dorset

Knighton Manor

Knighton Manor is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 29 November 1988. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 95% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Knighton Manor
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1110171
Date first listed	29 November 1988
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.87653, -2.20248 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1110171

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Knighton Manor, 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 Knighton Manor

Name	Grade	Distance
Cottage Immediately South-West of No 33	II	61 m
Church of St Nicholas	II*	61 m
33, Durweston Village	II	64 m
36, Durweston Village	II	83 m
30, 31 and 32, Durweston Village	II	103 m
53 and 54 Durweston	II	106 m
51 Church Road	II	112 m
Portman Lodge	II	126 m
Stable and Outbuilding Range 10 Metres South-East of Durweston Farmhouse.	II	141 m
Durweston Farmhouse	II	166 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Knighton Manor listed?

Yes. Knighton Manor is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1110171, first listed on 29 November 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Knighton Manor?

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