Grade II listed · Dorset

Temple 50 Metres South West of Encombe House

Temple 50 Metres South West of Encombe House 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
FieldValue
NameTemple 50 Metres South West of Encombe House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1278649
Date first listed10 March 1986
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.60652, -2.08107 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1278649

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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 Temple 50 Metres South West of Encombe House

NameGradeDistance
Stables and Attached Cottages at Encombe, 100 Metres West South West of Encombe HouseII38 m
Cottage at Encombe, Immediately South of the Stable BlockII47 m
Encombe HouseII*99 m
Walls to Walled Garden Immediately West of the Stables at Encombe HouseII121 m
Gatepiers and Gates to Encombe Park, 200 Metres South South East of Encombe HouseII220 m
Grotto Or Rock Bridge, 400 Metres South South East of Encombe HouseII429 m
Obelisk 500 Metres North East of Encombe HouseII635 m
House and Stable at Encombe Dairy, 150 Metres South South East of Dairy CottageII639 m
Kingston House, Including Attached Stable and Coach HouseII1.5 km
12, 13 and 14, South StreetII1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Temple 50 Metres South West of Encombe House listed?
Yes. Temple 50 Metres South West of Encombe House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1278649, 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 Temple 50 Metres South West of Encombe House?
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.