Grade II listed · Dorset

British Legion Hall Including Wall in Front

British Legion Hall Including Wall in Front is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 19 September 1975. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 49% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	British Legion Hall Including Wall in Front
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1228560
Date first listed	19 September 1975
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.73560, -2.75893 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1228560

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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 British Legion Hall Including Wall in Front

Name	Grade	Distance
51, Victoria Grove	II	34 m
Former Presbytery (36 Victoria Grove) and gateway	II	50 m
21-25, Victoria Grove	II	68 m
15-19, Victoria Grove	II	81 m
Garden Wall Along West Side of Wykes Court Garden	II	87 m
Baptist Chapel	II	87 m
Wykes Court	II	88 m
13, Victoria Grove	II	91 m
Wall to Former Kitchen Garden in Grounds of Mountfield	II	92 m
No 32 Including Outhouses to South East	II	107 m

Frequently asked questions

Is British Legion Hall Including Wall in Front listed?

Yes. British Legion Hall Including Wall in Front is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1228560, first listed on 19 September 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to British Legion Hall Including Wall in Front?

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.