Grade II* listed · Dorset

Parish Church of Ss Magnus the Martyr and Nicholas of Myra

Parish Church of Ss Magnus the Martyr and Nicholas of Myra is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 November 1959. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 22% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of Ss Magnus the Martyr and Nicholas of Myra
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1172650
Date first listed	20 November 1959
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.70283, -2.27692 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1172650

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Parish Church of Ss Magnus the Martyr and Nicholas of Myra

Name	Grade	Distance
Remains of Medieval Font in Churchyard of Parish Church	II	26 m
Boundary Wall and Fence to Churchyard	II	34 m
Bridge in Moreton Park	II	99 m
Old School and School House	II	122 m
Lych Gate to New Cemetery (Formerly Entrance to Kitchen Garden of Moreton House)	II	136 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Post Office, the Street	II	145 m
The Post Office	II	153 m
Cottage Adjoining the Post Office	II	154 m
1, the Street	II	155 m
Moreton House	I	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of Ss Magnus the Martyr and Nicholas of Myra listed?

Yes. Parish Church of Ss Magnus the Martyr and Nicholas of Myra is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1172650, first listed on 20 November 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of Ss Magnus the Martyr and Nicholas of Myra?

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.