Grade I listed · Dorset

Part of Sherborne School on Exterior of North Transept of Abbey Church

Part of Sherborne School on Exterior of North Transept of Abbey Church is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 28 November 1950. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 1% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Part of Sherborne School on Exterior of North Transept of Abbey Church
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1172618
Date first listed	28 November 1950
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.94676, -2.51716 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1172618

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Part of Sherborne School on Exterior of North Transept of Abbey Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Part of Sherborne School on Exterior of North Transept of Abbey Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Library at Sherborne School	I	11 m
South West Classrooms at Sherborne School	II	25 m
Abbey Church of St Mary	I	28 m
Chapel at Sherborne School	I	28 m
School House Studies at Sherborne School	I	34 m
The Cottage	II	49 m
Abbey Close Cottage	II	50 m
1 and 2, Finger Lane	II	52 m
1-3, Abbey Close	II	54 m
Second War Memorial at Sherborne School	II	58 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Part of Sherborne School on Exterior of North Transept of Abbey Church listed?

Yes. Part of Sherborne School on Exterior of North Transept of Abbey Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1172618, first listed on 28 November 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Part of Sherborne School on Exterior of North Transept of Abbey Church?

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.