Grade II listed · Dorset

Ruins of house south-west of Lyscombe Chapel

Ruins of house south-west of Lyscombe Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 26 January 1956. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 16% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ruins of house south-west of Lyscombe Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119106
Date first listed	26 January 1956
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.80850, -2.37530 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119106

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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 Ruins of house south-west of Lyscombe Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Lyscombe Chapel and west boundary wall	II*	12 m
Revetment walling of fish-hatch 25 metres north north-west of Lyscombe Cottage	II	40 m
Dole'S Ash Farmhouse Including 2 Pairs of Gate Piers to South West	II	1.7 km
Higher Melcombe House with Attached Chapel	I	1.9 km
Cheselbourne Manor	II	2.1 km
Church of St John the Baptist	II	2.2 km
The Thatched House	II	2.3 km
Cottage Approximately 130 Metres North East of Astra	II	2.3 km
Plush Manor House	II	2.3 km
Astra	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins of house south-west of Lyscombe Chapel listed?

Yes. Ruins of house south-west of Lyscombe Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119106, 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 Ruins of house south-west of Lyscombe Chapel?

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.