Grade II listed · Dorset

Two Monuments Approximately 5 Metres North East from West Tower of Church of St John

Two Monuments Approximately 5 Metres North East from West Tower of Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 21 September 1978. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 54% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Two Monuments Approximately 5 Metres North East from West Tower of Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1205523
Date first listed	21 September 1978
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.56083, -2.44385 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1205523

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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 Two Monuments Approximately 5 Metres North East from West Tower of Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Nos 116 and 118 Including Front Garden Walls and Gatepiers	II	14 m
Church of St John	II	20 m
Churchyard Walls and Piers to Church of St John	II	27 m
New Star Inn	II	40 m
Bow Cottage, with Boundary Wall	II	89 m
17, Mallams	II	94 m
19, Mallams	II	99 m
81, Fortuneswell	II	112 m
Post Office	II	120 m
42, Mallams	II	142 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Monuments Approximately 5 Metres North East from West Tower of Church of St John listed?

Yes. Two Monuments Approximately 5 Metres North East from West Tower of Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1205523, first listed on 21 September 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Two Monuments Approximately 5 Metres North East from West Tower of Church of St John?

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.