Grade II listed · Dorset

Milestone Between the Tadnoll Turn and West Fossil Dairy

Milestone Between the Tadnoll Turn and West Fossil Dairy 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	Milestone Between the Tadnoll Turn and West Fossil Dairy
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1120520
Date first listed	2 October 1984
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.66323, -2.30154 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1120520

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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 Milestone Between the Tadnoll Turn and West Fossil Dairy

Name	Grade	Distance
Granary at West Fossil Farm	II	705 m
Stable and Attached Open Shed at West Fossil Farm, South of the Barn	II	720 m
West Fossil Farm House	II	720 m
Barn at West Fossil Farm	II	722 m
Stables 80 Metres North East of Galton Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Barn, Cart Shed and Granary, 100 Metres North East of Galton Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Galton Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
22, East Chaldon	II	1.4 km
Sailor'S Return Inn	II	1.4 km
103, Dorchester Road	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Milestone Between the Tadnoll Turn and West Fossil Dairy listed?

Yes. Milestone Between the Tadnoll Turn and West Fossil Dairy is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1120520, 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 Milestone Between the Tadnoll Turn and West Fossil Dairy?

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.