The Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 November 1959. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 22% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Old Town Hall |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1121006 |
| Date first listed | 20 November 1959 |
| Local planning authority | Dorset |
| Location | 50.63814, -2.05747 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1121006 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on The Old Town Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Old Town Hall
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town House Annexe | II | 13 m |
| Alpha | II | 15 m |
| 4 and 6, West Street | II | 18 m |
| The Town House | II* | 19 m |
| The Fox Inn | II | 21 m |
| Drury'S Including Pump at Rear | II | 23 m |
| Parish Church of Saint Edward | II* | 24 m |
| 10, West Street | II | 24 m |
| 12, West Street | II | 29 m |
| Hollands Shop | II | 31 m |