Grade II listed · Dorset

Wall Enclosing Garden Behind the Rectory to the East and to the North

Wall Enclosing Garden Behind the Rectory to the East and to the North is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 7 September 1973. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 35% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wall Enclosing Garden Behind the Rectory to the East and to the North
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1153179
Date first listed	7 September 1973
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.85678, -2.16346 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1153179

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Wall Enclosing Garden Behind the Rectory to the East and to the North

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Rectory	II	21 m
Leslie House	II	30 m
20-22, the Close	II	38 m
Coupar House	I	43 m
Gateway Or South Front to Former Almshouses	II	45 m
5-7, Sheep Market Hill	II	45 m
Stables to Coupar House	II	46 m
17 and 19, the Close	II	51 m
Walls and Railings; Piers with Vases to House and Stable Entrances	II	59 m
Paving to Forecourt to West of Coupar House	II	59 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall Enclosing Garden Behind the Rectory to the East and to the North listed?

Yes. Wall Enclosing Garden Behind the Rectory to the East and to the North is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1153179, first listed on 7 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wall Enclosing Garden Behind the Rectory to the East and to the North?

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.