Grade II* listed · Dorset

The Stables, 300 Metres West-South-West of Sherborne Castle

The Stables, 300 Metres West-South-West of Sherborne Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 7 November 1951. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 4% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Stables, 300 Metres West-South-West of Sherborne Castle
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1119381
Date first listed	7 November 1951
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.94541, -2.50483 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119381

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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 The Stables, 300 Metres West-South-West of Sherborne Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block and Coach Houses Immediately West of the Stables	II	48 m
Sherborne Lodge, at Main Entrance to Sherborne Park	II	166 m
Gate-Piers and Attached Walling Adjacent to Sherborne Lodge	II	175 m
Greenhouse 60 Metres North-West of Sherborne Castle	II*	252 m
Dairy, Immediately North-West of Sherborne Castle	II*	256 m
Sherborne Castle	I	290 m
Wall and Railings Along East Mill Lane Adjoining Summerhouse to East Fields	II	376 m
Summerhouse in Garden of Eastfields	II	377 m
Lattice House Including Area Railings	II	429 m
Middle House	II	429 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stables, 300 Metres West-South-West of Sherborne Castle listed?

Yes. The Stables, 300 Metres West-South-West of Sherborne Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1119381, first listed on 7 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Stables, 300 Metres West-South-West of Sherborne Castle?

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.