Grade II listed · Dorset

53 and 54 Durweston

53 and 54 Durweston is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 12 October 1970. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 33% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	53 and 54 Durweston
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1171775
Date first listed	12 October 1970
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.87558, -2.20235 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1171775

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 53 and 54 Durweston

Name	Grade	Distance
51 Church Road	II	35 m
Church of St Nicholas	II*	51 m
Knighton Manor	II	106 m
Cottage Immediately South-West of No 33	II	168 m
33, Durweston Village	II	171 m
36, Durweston Village	II	182 m
Portman Lodge	II	197 m
30, 31 and 32, Durweston Village	II	207 m
Stable and Outbuilding Range 10 Metres South-East of Durweston Farmhouse.	II	239 m
Durweston Farmhouse	II	260 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 53 and 54 Durweston listed?

Yes. 53 and 54 Durweston is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1171775, first listed on 12 October 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 53 and 54 Durweston?

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.