Grade II listed · Dorset

Monument in the Churchyard 6 Metres South-West of Tower of Church of St Mary

Monument in the Churchyard 6 Metres South-West of Tower of Church of St Mary 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	Monument in the Churchyard 6 Metres South-West of Tower of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1154023
Date first listed	2 June 1986
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.85692, -2.57546 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1154023

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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 Monument in the Churchyard 6 Metres South-West of Tower of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Two Monuments in the Churchyard 3-4 Metres South of Tower of Church of St Mary	II	6 m
Churchyard Cross 7 Metres South-East of Tower of Church of St Mary	II	11 m
Parish Church of St Mary	I	12 m
Three Monuments in the Churchyard 3 to 5 Metres South East of Tower of Church of St Mary	II	12 m
Three Monuments in the Churchyard 15 Metres South-East of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	26 m
The Manor House and Attached Garden Walls	II*	28 m
Granary 20 Metres North of the Manor House	II	61 m
Bubb Down Farmhouse	II	94 m
Parish Church of St Edwold	I	690 m
Church Farmhouse	II	695 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument in the Churchyard 6 Metres South-West of Tower of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Monument in the Churchyard 6 Metres South-West of Tower of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1154023, 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 Monument in the Churchyard 6 Metres South-West of Tower of Church of St Mary?

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.