The Town House
The Town House is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 November 1959. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 22% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Town House |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1230601 |
| Date first listed | 20 November 1959 |
| Local planning authority | Dorset |
| Location | 50.63831, -2.05743 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1230601 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on The Town House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 The Town House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town House Annexe | II | 9 m |
| Village Cross, Including Pump | II | 15 m |
| The Old Town Hall | II* | 19 m |
| Drury'S Including Pump at Rear | II | 20 m |
| The Gift Shop and Lloyds Bank | II | 21 m |
| Hollands Shop | II | 21 m |
| Alpha | II | 24 m |
| National Trust Shop | II | 27 m |
| Parish Church of Saint Edward | II* | 31 m |
| Messrs T R and P D Clews Shop and Store Including Attached Outbuildings | II | 31 m |