Grade I listed · Dorset

North Wall of Abbey Church of St Peter

North Wall of Abbey Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 26 January 1956. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 16% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	North Wall of Abbey Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1118743
Date first listed	26 January 1956
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.66486, -2.59916 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1118743

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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 North Wall of Abbey Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Remains of Churchyard Cross Immediately South of Parish Church South Aisle	II	10 m
Parish Church of St Nicholas	I	21 m
Abbotsbury War Memorial	II	33 m
Gateway 25 Metres South-South-East of Outer Gatehouse	II	44 m
Outer Gatehouse with Walling for 5 Metres to West	II*	56 m
Abbott'S Walk	II*	56 m
The Pynion End	II*	58 m
The Manor House	II*	64 m
1, 3 and 5, Church Street	II	65 m
The Old Vicarage	II	68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is North Wall of Abbey Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. North Wall of Abbey Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1118743, first listed on 26 January 1956. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to North Wall of Abbey Church of St Peter?

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.