Portland Castle
Portland Castle is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 17 May 1993. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 96% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Portland Castle |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1205262 |
| Date first listed | 17 May 1993 |
| Local planning authority | Dorset |
| Location | 50.56821, -2.44672 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1205262 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Portland Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Portland Castle
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Captain'S House | II* | 26 m |
| Gateway and Curtain Wall to South East of Captain'S House | II* | 31 m |
| Boundary Stone Circa 23 Metres South of Entrance to Captain'S House | II | 69 m |
| Royal Breakwater Hotel | II | 254 m |
| 1 Castletown | II | 406 m |
| Front Boundary Wall and Steps to Police Station | II | 585 m |
| Royal Victoria Hotel | II | 588 m |
| Police Station with Court Room | II | 601 m |
| 1 and 2 with Boundary Wall and Steps | II | 614 m |
| 3, with Boundary Wall | II | 628 m |