Grade II* listed · Dorset

Pillar Box at Barnes Cross at St 693 118

Pillar Box at Barnes Cross at St 693 118 is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 16 September 1987. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 95% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePillar Box at Barnes Cross at St 693 118
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1237251
Date first listed16 September 1987
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.90462, -2.43785 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1237251

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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 Pillar Box at Barnes Cross at St 693 118

NameGradeDistance
Cornford BridgeII*306 m
Buckshaw FarmhouseII376 m
The RectoryII*627 m
Church of St LawrenceI658 m
Bridge 60 Metres North of St Laurence'S Church Bridge 60 Metres North of St Laurence'S Church (That Part in Bishop'S Caundle Parish) Bridge 60 Metres North of St Laurence'S Church (That Part in Holwell Parish)II660 m
Table Tomb 4 Metres South of South Aisle of St Laurence'S ChurchII664 m
Cottage Approximately 30 Metres South of Holwell FarmhouseII664 m
Holwell FarmhouseII666 m
Table Tomb 9 Metres East of the Chancel of St Laurence'S ChurchII686 m
Buckshaw HouseII*742 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillar Box at Barnes Cross at St 693 118 listed?
Yes. Pillar Box at Barnes Cross at St 693 118 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1237251, first listed on 16 September 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pillar Box at Barnes Cross at St 693 118?
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.