Grade II listed · Dorset

Parish Church of Unknown Dedication

Parish Church of Unknown Dedication is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 December 1983. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 60% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of Unknown Dedication
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1287173
Date first listed	20 December 1983
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.86187, -2.31947 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1287173

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Parish Church of Unknown Dedication

Name	Grade	Distance
Table Tomb to Elizabeth Yeatman in Woolland Churchyard, Approximately 2 Metres East of Tomb of William Fortun	II	17 m
Table Tomb to William Fortun in Woolland Church Churchyard, Approximately 10 Metres South of Porch	II	25 m
Woolland Rectory	II	29 m
The Old School	II	51 m
Water Supply Head	II	635 m
Shoemakers Cottage	II	1.2 km
Parish Church of All Saints	II	1.3 km
The Manor House	II*	1.3 km
Cross Cottage	II	1.4 km
Crown Inn	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of Unknown Dedication listed?

Yes. Parish Church of Unknown Dedication is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1287173, first listed on 20 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of Unknown Dedication?

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.