Grade II* listed · Dorset

Grotto 250 Metres South East of St Giles House

Grotto 250 Metres South East of St Giles House is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 3 April 1986. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 87% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto 250 Metres South East of St Giles House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1120131
Date first listed	3 April 1986
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.90226, -1.95233 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1120131

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Grotto 250 Metres South East of St Giles House

Name	Grade	Distance
St Giles House	I	271 m
Home Farm Buildings Approximately 150 Metres North East of St Giles House	II*	311 m
Home Farmhouse	II	364 m
Castellated Archway Approximately 200m South-West of St Giles' House	II	407 m
Church of St Giles	I	596 m
The Rectory	II	608 m
Almshouses Including Front Wall	II*	626 m
Stables 30m North-West of the Rectory	II	646 m
Stocks Approximately 10m South of Mill House	II	704 m
House 60m North-West of Almshouses	II	708 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto 250 Metres South East of St Giles House listed?

Yes. Grotto 250 Metres South East of St Giles House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1120131, first listed on 3 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto 250 Metres South East of St Giles House?

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.