Grade II listed · Dorset

Churchyard Cross 15 Metres South West of Tower

Churchyard Cross 15 Metres South West of Tower is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 18 March 1955. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 12% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Churchyard Cross 15 Metres South West of Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1120059
Date first listed	18 March 1955
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.80296, -2.07102 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1120059

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Churchyard Cross 15 Metres South West of Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Table Tomb 25 Metres South West of Tower	II	16 m
Churchyard Cross 20 Metres West of Tower	II	27 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	37 m
Churchyard Wall	II	38 m
176-188, Church Street	II	66 m
Trafalgar Cottage	II	81 m
Maypole Cottage	II	204 m
Sturminster Marshall War Memorial	II	246 m
Walden Cottage	II	249 m
Stourfield	II	329 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Cross 15 Metres South West of Tower listed?

Yes. Churchyard Cross 15 Metres South West of Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1120059, first listed on 18 March 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Cross 15 Metres South West of Tower?

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.