Horton Tower
Horton Tower is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 18 March 1955. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 12% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Horton Tower |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1120082 |
| Date first listed | 18 March 1955 |
| Local planning authority | Dorset |
| Location | 50.86018, -1.95815 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1120082 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Horton Tower, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Horton Tower
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsettle Lodge | II | 543 m |
| Hill Crest | II | 617 m |
| Abbey House | II* | 655 m |
| Little Thatch | II | 674 m |
| Chapel Cottage | II | 698 m |
| Church of St Wolfrida | I | 704 m |
| The Village Pump | II | 730 m |
| Horton Cottage | II | 759 m |
| Orchard Farm House | II | 778 m |
| Baker'S Cottage | II | 859 m |