Grade II listed · Dorset

Retaining Wall of Churchyard and Raised Path with 2 Sets of Gatepiers

Retaining Wall of Churchyard and Raised Path with 2 Sets of Gatepiers is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 31 July 1984. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 69% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRetaining Wall of Churchyard and Raised Path with 2 Sets of Gatepiers
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1216206
Date first listed31 July 1984
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.79241, -2.75310 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1216206

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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 Retaining Wall of Churchyard and Raised Path with 2 Sets of Gatepiers

NameGradeDistance
Church of St MaryI23 m
Group of 6 Table Tombs 5-10 Metres South of Church Tower (Case, R.t. Gollop, Purchase, Fathers, Coles)II26 m
5 Table Tombs 5-10 Metres East and South East of South Porch (Clift, Hearn, Crode, Henvill, Defaced)II*39 m
2 Table Tombs 6 Metres South of Chancel (Conway, Illegible)II41 m
One Table Tomb 20 Metres South South West of Church Tower (Hood)II41 m
3 Table Tombs 2-5 Metres East of the Chancel. (Horner, Brodrepp, Purchase)II*41 m
3 Table Tombs C.15 Metres South of Chancel (Elizabeth-, Whittle, Illegible)II43 m
Netherbury War MemorialII55 m
The Old RectoryII65 m
Paradise HouseII71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall of Churchyard and Raised Path with 2 Sets of Gatepiers listed?
Yes. Retaining Wall of Churchyard and Raised Path with 2 Sets of Gatepiers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1216206, first listed on 31 July 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall of Churchyard and Raised Path with 2 Sets of Gatepiers?
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.