Grade I listed · Dorset

Church of St Giles

Church of St Giles is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 18 March 1955. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 12% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Giles
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1120134
Date first listed	18 March 1955
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.90709, -1.95599 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1120134

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Church of St Giles, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Giles

Name	Grade	Distance
Almshouses Including Front Wall	II*	31 m
The Rectory	II	32 m
Stables 30m North-West of the Rectory	II	52 m
House 60m North-West of Almshouses	II	113 m
House 50m South of Nos 10, 11 and 12	II	160 m
Stocks Approximately 10m South of Mill House	II	176 m
Mill House	II	186 m
No 7 and Cottage Adjacent Left	II	213 m
Home Farmhouse	II	236 m
10, 11 and 12	II	268 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Giles listed?

Yes. Church of St Giles is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1120134, 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 Church of St Giles?

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.