Grade I listed · Dorset

Milton Abbey School

Milton Abbey School is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 26 June 1953. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 11% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMilton Abbey School
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1118566
Date first listed26 June 1953
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.82057, -2.28736 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1118566

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Milton Abbey School

NameGradeDistance
The Abbot'S Hall and Kitchen, Milton AbbeyI38 m
Stone Urn, 9m North-West Corner of Milton Abbey SchoolII40 m
Abbey Church of St Mary, St Sansom and St BranwaladerI84 m
School CottageII127 m
Crossbase Approx 90m South-East of the Abbey ChurchII144 m
Green WalkII162 m
Footbridge Leading from Grounds of Milton Abbey School to Saint Catherine'S Chapel, 100m West of the ChapelII162 m
Entrance Gates and Gatepiers to Milton Abbey 240m North of Milton Abbey SchoolII233 m
Chapel of Saint CatherineI269 m
The RuinsII614 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milton Abbey School listed?
Yes. Milton Abbey School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1118566, first listed on 26 June 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Milton Abbey School?
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.