Grade II listed · Dorset

Tunnel Entrance to Railway Underneath Poundbury Camp

Tunnel Entrance to Railway Underneath Poundbury Camp is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 8 May 1975. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 46% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tunnel Entrance to Railway Underneath Poundbury Camp
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1110614
Date first listed	8 May 1975
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.71846, -2.44920 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1110614

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Tunnel Entrance to Railway Underneath Poundbury Camp, 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 Tunnel Entrance to Railway Underneath Poundbury Camp

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Hospital, Marabout Barracks	II	233 m
Former Riding School, Marabout Barracks	II	256 m
North West Block of Former Infantry Barracks	II	420 m
The Old Parsonage	II	423 m
Bridge Over River Frome on A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North of Junction with Charminster Road	II	462 m
Infant School	II	471 m
Water Tower	II	477 m
Bridge Over River Frome on Charminster Road 75 Yards North of Junction with A37 (Maiden Newton Road)	II	525 m
Wall on West Side of Charminster Road from Bridge 75 Yards North of Junction with A37 (Maiden Newton Road) to Bridge 200 Yards North of Junction with A37	II	531 m
Bridge Over River Frome Backwater on Charminster Road 200 Yards North of Junction with A37 (Maiden Newton Road)	II	543 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tunnel Entrance to Railway Underneath Poundbury Camp listed?

Yes. Tunnel Entrance to Railway Underneath Poundbury Camp is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1110614, first listed on 8 May 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tunnel Entrance to Railway Underneath Poundbury Camp?

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.