Grade II listed · Dorset

Parapet and Retaining Wall to River Brit, Running from Bridge to West of West Mills As Far West As Road Bridge Over River Brit (See South Side)

Parapet and Retaining Wall to River Brit, Running from Bridge to West of West Mills As Far West As Road Bridge Over River Brit (See South Side) is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 30 October 1974. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 46% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parapet and Retaining Wall to River Brit, Running from Bridge to West of West Mills As Far West As Road Bridge Over River Brit (See South Side)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279183
Date first listed	30 October 1974
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.73433, -2.76239 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279183

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Parapet and Retaining Wall to River Brit, Running from Bridge to West of West Mills As Far West As Road Bridge Over River Brit (See South Side), 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 Parapet and Retaining Wall to River Brit, Running from Bridge to West of West Mills As Far West As Road Bridge Over River Brit (See South Side)

Name	Grade	Distance
88-92, West Street	II	24 m
94 and 98, West Street	II	30 m
West Bridge	II	31 m
47 and 49, West Street	II	36 m
72-76, West Street	II	37 m
70, West Street	II	42 m
Bridge to West of West Mills	II	43 m
The White Lion Public House	II	45 m
68, West Street	II	49 m
3, West Allington	II	51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parapet and Retaining Wall to River Brit, Running from Bridge to West of West Mills As Far West As Road Bridge Over River Brit (See South Side) listed?

Yes. Parapet and Retaining Wall to River Brit, Running from Bridge to West of West Mills As Far West As Road Bridge Over River Brit (See South Side) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279183, first listed on 30 October 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parapet and Retaining Wall to River Brit, Running from Bridge to West of West Mills As Far West As Road Bridge Over River Brit (See South Side)?

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.