Grade I listed · Dorset

Whitchurch Canonicorum Church (St Candida and Holy Cross)

Whitchurch Canonicorum Church (St Candida and Holy Cross) is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 5 September 1960. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 27% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWhitchurch Canonicorum Church (St Candida and Holy Cross)
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1227942
Date first listed5 September 1960
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.75541, -2.85648 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1227942

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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 Whitchurch Canonicorum Church (St Candida and Holy Cross)

NameGradeDistance
5 Table Tombs Circa 5 Metres South and West of Parish ChurchII26 m
Church CottageII74 m
Sunnyside and Sadler'S CottageII86 m
Church HouseII95 m
War MemorialII99 m
Village Well HouseII109 m
Gate Piers and Walls 40 Metres North East of Candida HouseII113 m
OrchardsII132 m
Crinkle-Crankle Wall to Rear of Candida HouseII153 m
Candida House, Attached Cottage and Coach House at RearII164 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch Canonicorum Church (St Candida and Holy Cross) listed?
Yes. Whitchurch Canonicorum Church (St Candida and Holy Cross) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1227942, first listed on 5 September 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Whitchurch Canonicorum Church (St Candida and Holy Cross)?
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.