Grade II listed · Dorset

Gateway and Walling of Congregational Burial Ground Opposite the Old Forge

Gateway and Walling of Congregational Burial Ground Opposite the Old Forge is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 11 July 1951. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 3% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gateway and Walling of Congregational Burial Ground Opposite the Old Forge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1154091
Date first listed	11 July 1951
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.95090, -2.56673 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1154091

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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 Gateway and Walling of Congregational Burial Ground Opposite the Old Forge

Name	Grade	Distance
Hill Cottage	II	223 m
Middle Farmhouse	II	329 m
Gate-Piers 40 Metres South-West of Memorial Hall	II	407 m
Vine House	II	445 m
Lower Farmhouse	II	456 m
The Old School	II	461 m
Former stable block 15 metres north of Lower Farmhouse	II	490 m
Gate-Piers 5 Metres North-East of the Round House	II	492 m
Stavordale House	II	494 m
The Round House	II	499 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway and Walling of Congregational Burial Ground Opposite the Old Forge listed?

Yes. Gateway and Walling of Congregational Burial Ground Opposite the Old Forge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1154091, first listed on 11 July 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gateway and Walling of Congregational Burial Ground Opposite the Old Forge?

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.