Grade II listed · Dorset

Richard Taylor Monument, in the Churchyard, 16 Metres South of Chancel of the Parish Church of Saint Edward

Richard Taylor Monument, in the Churchyard, 16 Metres South of Chancel of the Parish Church of Saint Edward is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 10 March 1986. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 86% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Richard Taylor Monument, in the Churchyard, 16 Metres South of Chancel of the Parish Church of Saint Edward
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121002
Date first listed	10 March 1986
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.63800, -2.05687 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121002

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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 Richard Taylor Monument, in the Churchyard, 16 Metres South of Chancel of the Parish Church of Saint Edward

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of Saint Edward	II*	22 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Post Office, West Street	II	37 m
35 and 37, East Street	II	39 m
Corfe Castle Post Office	II	39 m
29, 31 and 33, East Street	II	39 m
39, East Street	II	42 m
27, East Street	II	43 m
The Old Town Hall	II*	45 m
The Gift Shop and Lloyds Bank	II	45 m
Wall and Steps to Raised Pavement Adjoining the Gift Shop and Lloyds Bank, Extending Into East Street, a Total Length of 35 Metres	II	46 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Richard Taylor Monument, in the Churchyard, 16 Metres South of Chancel of the Parish Church of Saint Edward listed?

Yes. Richard Taylor Monument, in the Churchyard, 16 Metres South of Chancel of the Parish Church of Saint Edward is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121002, first listed on 10 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Richard Taylor Monument, in the Churchyard, 16 Metres South of Chancel of the Parish Church of Saint Edward?

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.