The Shire Hall
The Shire Hall is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 8 May 1950. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 0% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Shire Hall |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1119069 |
| Date first listed | 8 May 1950 |
| Local planning authority | Dorset |
| Location | 50.71542, -2.43903 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1119069 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on The Shire Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Shire Hall
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 58, High West Street | II | 19 m |
| Wall Between No 1 and No 57 | II | 21 m |
| 39-41, Glyde Path Road | II | 21 m |
| 56 and 57, High West Street | II | 30 m |
| 1-3, Glyde Path Road | II | 33 m |
| The Royal Oak Public House | II | 33 m |
| 18, High West Street | II | 36 m |
| 55, High West Street | II | 37 m |
| Agriculture House | II | 38 m |
| Nos 21 and 22 Railings to Nos 21 and 22 | II | 38 m |