Grade II listed · Dorset

Garden Wall Surrounding Herons, and Extending South Along the Rear of the Rectory Garden, North to the North Boundary of Thatch, and Running Along the North Side of Thatch'S Garden (Ending at Garage)

Garden Wall Surrounding Herons, and Extending South Along the Rear of the Rectory Garden, North to the North Boundary of Thatch, and Running Along the North Side of Thatch'S Garden (Ending at Garage) is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 10 March 1986. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 86% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Wall Surrounding Herons, and Extending South Along the Rear of the Rectory Garden, North to the North Boundary of Thatch, and Running Along the North Side of Thatch'S Garden (Ending at Garage)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1229673
Date first listed	10 March 1986
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.63722, -2.05383 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1229673

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Garden Wall Surrounding Herons, and Extending South Along the Rear of the Rectory Garden, North to the North Boundary of Thatch, and Running Along the North Side of Thatch'S Garden (Ending at Garage), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Garden Wall Surrounding Herons, and Extending South Along the Rear of the Rectory Garden, North to the North Boundary of Thatch, and Running Along the North Side of Thatch'S Garden (Ending at Garage)

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Wall and Entrance Gateway to Cemetery, Incorporating War Memorial	II	101 m
Garden Walls to East and South of Morton'S House	II	107 m
51 East Street, including pump and boundary wall	II	112 m
Wissett Cottage	II	114 m
62, East Street	II	121 m
Morton'S Cottage Including Boundary Wall	II	122 m
64 and 66, East Street	II	127 m
Lytel Woning	II	132 m
Jubilee House	II	134 m
Challows Cottage	II	135 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Wall Surrounding Herons, and Extending South Along the Rear of the Rectory Garden, North to the North Boundary of Thatch, and Running Along the North Side of Thatch'S Garden (Ending at Garage) listed?

Yes. Garden Wall Surrounding Herons, and Extending South Along the Rear of the Rectory Garden, North to the North Boundary of Thatch, and Running Along the North Side of Thatch'S Garden (Ending at Garage) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1229673, first listed on 10 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Wall Surrounding Herons, and Extending South Along the Rear of the Rectory Garden, North to the North Boundary of Thatch, and Running Along the North Side of Thatch'S Garden (Ending at Garage)?

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.