Grade I listed · Dorset

The Malthouse 5 Metres East of the Abbey House and Attached Walling

The Malthouse 5 Metres East of the Abbey House and Attached Walling 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	The Malthouse 5 Metres East of the Abbey House and Attached Walling
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1118747
Date first listed	26 January 1956
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.66454, -2.59795 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1118747

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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 The Malthouse 5 Metres East of the Abbey House and Attached Walling

Name	Grade	Distance
Abbey House	II	29 m
Abbott'S Walk	II*	37 m
The Pynion End	II*	53 m
Granary 40 Metres South of the Abbey House	II	62 m
Remains of Churchyard Cross Immediately South of Parish Church South Aisle	II	86 m
Parish Church of St Nicholas	I	86 m
North Wall of Abbey Church of St Peter	I	92 m
Gateway 25 Metres South-South-East of Outer Gatehouse	II	114 m
Abbotsbury War Memorial	II	121 m
Pigeon House	II*	128 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Malthouse 5 Metres East of the Abbey House and Attached Walling listed?

Yes. The Malthouse 5 Metres East of the Abbey House and Attached Walling is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1118747, 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 The Malthouse 5 Metres East of the Abbey House and Attached Walling?

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.