Grade II listed · Dorset

Former Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs and St Michael

Former Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs and St Michael is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 8 May 1975. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 46% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs and St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119061
Date first listed	8 May 1975
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.71491, -2.43962 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119061

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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 Former Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs and St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
24, High West Street	II	17 m
23 and 23a, High West Street	II*	24 m
Nos. 28 and 29, RAILINGS to Nos. 28 AND 29	II	26 m
Nos 21 and 22 Railings to Nos 21 and 22	II	32 m
Masonic Hall	II	33 m
30, High West Street	II	36 m
53, High West Street	II	40 m
54, High West Street	II	42 m
The Royal Oak Public House	II	43 m
Railings to No 50 Wadham House	II	45 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs and St Michael listed?

Yes. Former Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs and St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119061, first listed on 8 May 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs and St Michael?

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.