Grade II* listed · Dorset

Fordington House. Entrance Gates

Fordington House. Entrance Gates is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 8 May 1950. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 0% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFordington House. Entrance Gates
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1119036
Date first listed8 May 1950
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.71102, -2.42835 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1119036

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Fordington House. Entrance Gates

NameGradeDistance
Former Stables to Fordington HouseII27 m
Barn Adjacent and on South Side of Nos 23 and 25II45 m
Range of Farm Buildings at West End of Athelston RoadII54 m
Barn Adjacent and on East Side of Barn Adjacent to Nos 23 and 25 Forming South Side of Farmyard Behind Nos 23 and 25II60 m
Stables Range to East of Barn Adjacent to Barn Adjacent to Nos 23 and 25 Forming East Side of Farmyard Behind Nos 23 and 25II79 m
Dorchester Meat Company Mess Room and StoreII83 m
34, Alington RoadII162 m
Barn in Farmyard of No 34 to the South West of the HouseII182 m
94, Fordington High StreetII197 m
86, Fordington High StreetII211 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Fordington House. Entrance Gates listed?
Yes. Fordington House. Entrance Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1119036, first listed on 8 May 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Fordington House. Entrance Gates?
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.