Market Cross
Market Cross is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 4 October 1960. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 28% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Market Cross |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1153032 |
| Date first listed | 4 October 1960 |
| Local planning authority | Dorset |
| Location | 50.96079, -2.37882 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1153032 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Market Cross, 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 Market Cross
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Hind | II | 22 m |
| Sideways and the Old Bakehouse | II | 22 m |
| The Old Rectory, Garden Wall and Archway | II | 25 m |
| The Swan Public House | II | 32 m |
| The Old House and Creed House | II | 55 m |
| Home Farmhouse | II | 63 m |
| Insurance Services and Chenery Tobacconists | II | 67 m |
| Glydestore and The Tree House | II | 72 m |
| Dumbledore | II | 74 m |
| The Old Red Lion | II | 83 m |