Grade I listed · Dorset

The Minster Church of St Cuthburga

The Minster Church of St Cuthburga is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 14 June 1952. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 8% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Minster Church of St Cuthburga
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1119581
Date first listed14 June 1952
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.79894, -1.98813 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1119581

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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 Minster Church of St Cuthburga

NameGradeDistance
Sundial South of the West Tower of the MinsterII26 m
Monuments in Churchyard on South Side of the MinsterII28 m
Wimborne Minster War MemorialII33 m
Church HouseII41 m
1, CornmarketII46 m
2, CornmarketII52 m
2, Cook RowII55 m
6, Cook RowII57 m
6, King StreetII57 m
6a, King StreetII58 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Minster Church of St Cuthburga listed?
Yes. The Minster Church of St Cuthburga is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1119581, first listed on 14 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Minster Church of St Cuthburga?
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.