Grade II listed · Dorset

Keynes Monument in the Churchyard, 12m North of Church of St Nicholas

Keynes Monument in the Churchyard, 12m North of Church of St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 10 October 1985. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 83% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Keynes Monument in the Churchyard, 12m North of Church of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1118572
Date first listed	10 October 1985
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.77759, -2.19680 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1118572

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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 Keynes Monument in the Churchyard, 12m North of Church of St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Nicholas	II*	24 m
Rose Cottage	II	49 m
Crofters	II	104 m
The Old Parsonage	II	208 m
North Farmhouse	II	285 m
Cottage 250m South-West of Muston Manor	II	934 m
Muston Manor	II*	1.1 km
Marsh Farm House, Including Walls to Enclosed Yard, North of the House	II	1.2 km
Milestone on southside of the A31 NE of Bere Regis	II	1.3 km
Stable Cottage	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Keynes Monument in the Churchyard, 12m North of Church of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. Keynes Monument in the Churchyard, 12m North of Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1118572, first listed on 10 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Keynes Monument in the Churchyard, 12m North of Church of St Nicholas?

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.