Grade II* listed · Dorset

The Stone Lodge, and the Gatehouse, with Gatepiers and Gates

The Stone Lodge, and the Gatehouse, with Gatepiers and Gates is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 2 August 1979. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 55% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Stone Lodge, and the Gatehouse, with Gatepiers and Gates
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1151927
Date first listed2 August 1979
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.82582, -2.27720 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1151927

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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 Stone Lodge, and the Gatehouse, with Gatepiers and Gates

NameGradeDistance
Park Farm House and the Flat, Park Farm, with Boundary WallII449 m
Park Farm MuseumII470 m
Chapel of Saint CatherineI766 m
Entrance Gates and Gatepiers to Milton Abbey 240m North of Milton Abbey SchoolII785 m
School CottageII805 m
Footbridge Leading from Grounds of Milton Abbey School to Saint Catherine'S Chapel, 100m West of the ChapelII847 m
Green WalkII882 m
Hill LodgeII900 m
Milton Abbey SchoolI922 m
Crossbase Approx 90m South-East of the Abbey ChurchII931 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stone Lodge, and the Gatehouse, with Gatepiers and Gates listed?
Yes. The Stone Lodge, and the Gatehouse, with Gatepiers and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1151927, first listed on 2 August 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Stone Lodge, and the Gatehouse, with Gatepiers and Gates?
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.