Grade II listed · Dorset

Lower Farmhouse with Attached Gate Piers and Ramped Wall to South

Lower Farmhouse with Attached Gate Piers and Ramped Wall to South is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 22 December 1983. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 62% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLower Farmhouse with Attached Gate Piers and Ramped Wall to South
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1211396
Date first listed22 December 1983
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.84775, -2.69131 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1211396

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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 Lower Farmhouse with Attached Gate Piers and Ramped Wall to South

NameGradeDistance
Stable and Coach House 10 Metres East of Lower FarmhouseII24 m
West Dorset Bird FarmII56 m
Manor FarmII70 m
Knapp FarmhouseII95 m
Wareham Cottage Including Front Wall, Railings and GatesII99 m
Knapp CottageII114 m
6 and 8, High StreetII195 m
Yew Tree HouseII368 m
Lilac CottageII503 m
Pope'S Cottage and Front Garden Wall 20 Metres to NorthII715 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Farmhouse with Attached Gate Piers and Ramped Wall to South listed?
Yes. Lower Farmhouse with Attached Gate Piers and Ramped Wall to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1211396, first listed on 22 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lower Farmhouse with Attached Gate Piers and Ramped Wall to South?
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.