Grade II listed · Dorset

Lych Gate to Parish Church

Lych Gate to Parish Church is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 2 October 1984. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 72% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych Gate to Parish Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1120430
Date first listed	2 October 1984
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.62624, -2.25181 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1120430

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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 Lych Gate to Parish Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of the Holy Trinity	II	22 m
Forge Cottage the Cottage	II	165 m
29, Main Road	II	174 m
28, Main Road	II	193 m
27, Main Road	II	198 m
25 and 26, Main Road	II	211 m
Churchfield House West Cottage	II	221 m
17, 18, 19 and 20 Main Road	II	254 m
15 and 16, Main Road	II	264 m
Red Hill	II	285 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych Gate to Parish Church listed?

Yes. Lych Gate to Parish Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1120430, first listed on 2 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lych Gate to Parish Church?

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.