Grade II listed · Dorset

Rex Hotel with Boundary Railings, Clarence Buildings (Terrace)

Rex Hotel with Boundary Railings, Clarence Buildings (Terrace) is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 12 December 1973. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 41% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRex Hotel with Boundary Railings, Clarence Buildings (Terrace)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1145937
Date first listed12 December 1973
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.60871, -2.45248 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1145937

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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 Rex Hotel with Boundary Railings, Clarence Buildings (Terrace)

NameGradeDistance
Alexandra Hotel, Clarence Buildings (Terrace)II17 m
6, East StreetII18 m
5 AND 5A, EAST STREET (See details for further address information)II19 m
Oxford Hotel Grosvenor Place (Terrace) with RailingsII22 m
The Cutter HotelII25 m
Clarence Buildings (Terrace)II28 m
3, East StreetII30 m
Numbers 39 and 40 and Front RailingsII34 m
Grosvenor Place (Terrace)II35 m
41, East StreetII35 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rex Hotel with Boundary Railings, Clarence Buildings (Terrace) listed?
Yes. Rex Hotel with Boundary Railings, Clarence Buildings (Terrace) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145937, first listed on 12 December 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Rex Hotel with Boundary Railings, Clarence Buildings (Terrace)?
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.