Grade II listed · Dorset

Governor'S House with Front Boundary Wall

Governor'S House with Front Boundary Wall is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 17 May 1993. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 96% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Governor'S House with Front Boundary Wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1281835
Date first listed	17 May 1993
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.54899, -2.42208 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1281835

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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 Governor'S House with Front Boundary Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Hm Young Offenders Institution Gatehouse, with Vr Letter Box	II	31 m
Boundary Wall to West of Hm Young Offenders Institution	II	86 m
Ventilator Shaft at Ngr Sy 7028 7217	II	103 m
Hm Young Offender Institution, West Cell Block	II	119 m
Hm Young Offender Institution, East Cell Block	II	123 m
Hm Young Offender Institution, Overseer'S Hut with Inclines	II	179 m
Hm Young Offender Institution, E Hall	II	180 m
Hm Young Offender Institution, North and East Boundary Walls	II	186 m
Ventilator Shaft at Ngr Sy 7033 7237	II	187 m
Ventilator Shaft at Ngr Sy 7037 7216	II	191 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Governor'S House with Front Boundary Wall listed?

Yes. Governor'S House with Front Boundary Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1281835, first listed on 17 May 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Governor'S House with Front Boundary Wall?

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.