Grade II listed · Dorset

The Chart About 4 Metres to South of Durlston Head Castle

The Chart About 4 Metres to South of Durlston Head Castle is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 21 March 1983. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 57% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Chart About 4 Metres to South of Durlston Head Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1152321
Date first listed	21 March 1983
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.59492, -1.95328 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1152321

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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 The Chart About 4 Metres to South of Durlston Head Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Durlston Head Castle	II	19 m
The Globe to South East of Durlston Head Castle	II	84 m
The Lighthouse Residential Block, Link Building, Sheds (Now Used As Garage, Engine House for Lights and Stores) and Wall at Anvil Point	II	579 m
The Old Water Tower	II	968 m
Durlston Cottage	II	1.1 km
Belvedere and Belvedere Lodge	II	1.2 km
Seymer Place	II	1.3 km
Seymer Place	II	1.3 km
Two Ionic Columns in the Forecourt of the Grosvenor Hotel	II	1.4 km
Osborne House	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chart About 4 Metres to South of Durlston Head Castle listed?

Yes. The Chart About 4 Metres to South of Durlston Head Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1152321, first listed on 21 March 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Chart About 4 Metres to South of Durlston Head Castle?

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.