Grade II listed · Dorset

Central Farm Barn

Central Farm Barn 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	Central Farm Barn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119833
Date first listed	26 January 1956
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.74969, -2.29722 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119833

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Central Farm Barn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Central Farm Barn

Name	Grade	Distance
West Farm Barn	II	17 m
Church Hill	II	18 m
Stable Block 30m North East of Tolpuddle Manor House	II	34 m
Standfield monument, 11 metres north east of the north east corner of the Church of St John	II	34 m
Shitler monument in the churchyard 9.5 metres east of Church of St John	II	35 m
Wall, or Wallis, monument in the churchyard 3.5 metres east of the chancel of the Church of St John	II	37 m
Egdon	II	54 m
Church of Saint John	I	55 m
Entrance Gates 30m East South East of Tolpuddle Manor House	II	59 m
Boundary Wall Between Tolpuddle Manor House and the Churchyard of the Church of Saint John	II	64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Farm Barn listed?

Yes. Central Farm Barn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119833, 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 Central Farm Barn?

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.