Grade II listed · Dorset

Dwarf Wall and Railings and Gates to Brecon House

Dwarf Wall and Railings and Gates to Brecon House is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 4 October 1973. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 36% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dwarf Wall and Railings and Gates to Brecon House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1110722
Date first listed	4 October 1973
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.94780, -2.51193 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1110722

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Dwarf Wall and Railings and Gates to Brecon House, 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 Dwarf Wall and Railings and Gates to Brecon House

Name	Grade	Distance
Brecon House	II	10 m
Bute House	II	11 m
Wall, railings and gate to Donore	II	20 m
Donore	II	25 m
The Red House, forecourt walls and railings, and Grey Lodge	II*	26 m
Brewery Cottage	II	33 m
St Swithin'S Cottage	II	36 m
Wall and Gateways to East of Premises Occupied by the South Western Dairies Ltd	II	43 m
Outbuilding to South-West of Eastbury Hotel	II	48 m
Premises Occupied by the South Western Dairies Ltd	II	54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dwarf Wall and Railings and Gates to Brecon House listed?

Yes. Dwarf Wall and Railings and Gates to Brecon House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1110722, first listed on 4 October 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dwarf Wall and Railings and Gates to Brecon House?

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.