Grade II listed · Dorset

Shitler monument in the churchyard 9.5 metres east of Church of St John

Shitler monument in the churchyard 9.5 metres east of Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 10 March 1987. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 93% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shitler monument in the churchyard 9.5 metres east of Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119831
Date first listed	10 March 1987
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.74972, -2.29771 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119831

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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 Shitler monument in the churchyard 9.5 metres east of Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall, or Wallis, monument in the churchyard 3.5 metres east of the chancel of the Church of St John	II	5 m
Standfield monument, 11 metres north east of the north east corner of the Church of St John	II	7 m
West Farm Barn	II	19 m
Church of Saint John	I	20 m
Egdon	II	30 m
Boundary Wall Between Tolpuddle Manor House and the Churchyard of the Church of Saint John	II	34 m
Central Farm Barn	II	35 m
Church Hill	II	43 m
Stable Block 30m North East of Tolpuddle Manor House	II	51 m
Tolpuddle Manor House	II*	55 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shitler monument in the churchyard 9.5 metres east of Church of St John listed?

Yes. Shitler monument in the churchyard 9.5 metres east of Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119831, first listed on 10 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shitler monument in the churchyard 9.5 metres east of Church of St John?

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.