Grade II listed · Dorset

Abbots Hill Farmhouse

Abbots Hill Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 2 June 1986. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 88% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Abbots Hill Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1153802
Date first listed	2 June 1986
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.87096, -2.63975 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1153802

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Abbots Hill Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Abbots Hill Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Marvell Farmhouse	II	594 m
Barn 60 Metres North-West of Liberty Farmhouse	II	617 m
Liberty Farmhouse	II	639 m
Dawe Monument in the Churchyard, 5 Metres West of Church of St James	II	987 m
Parish Church of St James	I	999 m
Church Cottage	II	1.0 km
Lewcombe Manor	II	1.0 km
Moryatt Farmhouse and Attached Stable	II	1.1 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Halstock	II	1.1 km
Nos 1 (The Old House) and 2 and Attached Front Walls	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbots Hill Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Abbots Hill Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1153802, first listed on 2 June 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Abbots Hill Farmhouse?

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.