Grade II* listed · Dorset

Sherring Monument 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael

Sherring Monument 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 May 1985. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 80% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sherring Monument 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1279268
Date first listed	20 May 1985
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.70663, -2.52647 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279268

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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 Sherring Monument 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
White Monument 4 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael	II	3 m
Unidentified Monument 8 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael	II	6 m
Church of St Michael	I	10 m
Hodder Monument 9 Metres South West of Tower of Church of St Michael	II	30 m
Meech Monument 14 Metres West North West of Tower of Church of St Michael	II	39 m
Stables and Coach House 30 Metres North West of Steepleton Manor	II	96 m
Steepleton Manor with Attached Courtyard Walls and Gates	II	96 m
Old Manor Cottage	II	115 m
The Cottage	II	172 m
Cottage 12 Metres East of Manor Farmhouse	II	193 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherring Monument 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Sherring Monument 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1279268, first listed on 20 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sherring Monument 3 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael?

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.