Grade II listed · Dorset

Thornbank and Little Thornbank

Thornbank and Little Thornbank is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 30 November 1971. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 34% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThornbank and Little Thornbank
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1110710
Date first listed30 November 1971
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.94770, -2.51280 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1110710

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Thornbank and Little Thornbank

NameGradeDistance
Railings and Gate Bounding Garden to the West of Premises Occupied by the South-Western Dairies LtdII16 m
Premises Occupied by the South Western Dairies LtdII20 m
Wall and Gateways to East of Premises Occupied by the South Western Dairies LtdII20 m
Cromwell House. Belmont. Wistaria House and Dwarf Walls and RailingsII28 m
Brewery CottageII31 m
School Room to South of Congregational ChapelII51 m
Bute HouseII53 m
The Red House, forecourt walls and railings, and Grey LodgeII*56 m
Dwarf Wall and Railings and Gates to Brecon HouseII62 m
Dwarf Wall, Gates, Overthrow and Railings to the Congregational ChapelII62 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornbank and Little Thornbank listed?
Yes. Thornbank and Little Thornbank is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1110710, first listed on 30 November 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Thornbank and Little Thornbank?
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.