Grade II listed · Dorset

Railings and 2 Sets of Gate Piers for 72 Metres on West Side of New Churchyard

Railings and 2 Sets of Gate Piers for 72 Metres on West Side of New Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 May 1985. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 80% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings and 2 Sets of Gate Piers for 72 Metres on West Side of New Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1118701
Date first listed	20 May 1985
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.62315, -2.51940 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1118701

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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 Railings and 2 Sets of Gate Piers for 72 Metres on West Side of New Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of the Holy Trinity	I	30 m
Old Parish Church	II*	500 m
Morn Lodge	II	627 m
Gate-Piers and Gate on Fleet-Chickerwell Parish Boundary Immediately North of Fleet Lodge	II	676 m
East Fleet Farmhouse	II	924 m
Stonebank	II	969 m
The Elms	II	977 m
Front Garden Wall 20 Metres East of the Elms	II	993 m
Two Stiles 15 Metres East and 20 Metres West of Chickerell Church	II	1.0 km
Parish Church of St Mary	II*	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings and 2 Sets of Gate Piers for 72 Metres on West Side of New Churchyard listed?

Yes. Railings and 2 Sets of Gate Piers for 72 Metres on West Side of New Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1118701, first listed on 20 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings and 2 Sets of Gate Piers for 72 Metres on West Side of New Churchyard?

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.