Grade II* listed · Dorset

Bennett Monument One Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary

Bennett Monument One Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 19 November 1985. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 85% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bennett Monument One Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1119405
Date first listed	19 November 1985
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.80540, -2.60334 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119405

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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 Bennett Monument One Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Mary	I	13 m
Combe Monument 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	14 m
Merryfield	II	251 m
Stable-Block and Cart-Shed 20 Metres East of Wraxhall Manor	II	937 m
Wraxall Manor with Attached Front Walls, Piers, Gates.	II*	991 m
Metford Mill	II	1.0 km
Barn 10 Metres North-West of Holway Farmhouse.	II	1.0 km
Holway Farmhouse	II*	1.1 km
Barn and Integral Stable 10 Metres North-East of Holway Farmhouse.	II	1.1 km
Inpark Farmhouse	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bennett Monument One Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Bennett Monument One Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1119405, first listed on 19 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bennett Monument One Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary?

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.