Grade II listed · Dorset

Lych Gate with Steps and Attached Churchyard Wall on 4 Sides of Yard

Lych Gate with Steps and Attached Churchyard Wall on 4 Sides of Yard is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 19 December 1984. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 76% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych Gate with Steps and Attached Churchyard Wall on 4 Sides of Yard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1287945
Date first listed	19 December 1984
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.69573, -2.65988 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1287945

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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 Lych Gate with Steps and Attached Churchyard Wall on 4 Sides of Yard

Name	Grade	Distance
Napper Monument 4 Metres North of Parish Church North Aisle	II	12 m
Parish Church of St Mary	I	20 m
Chestnuts	II	20 m
Davis Monument 8 Metres North of Parish Church Chancel	II	20 m
Burwell Cottage and Number 2 Church Street	II	21 m
Village Cross in Churchyard 4 Metres North East of Parish Church Chancel	II*	27 m
Crown Inn	II	32 m
Boundary Wall 40 Metres North West of Puncknowle Manor House for 95 Metres Along Church Street	II	34 m
Puncknowle Manor House	II*	36 m
Boundary Wall with Reset Gate Piers for 57 Metres Along Street Continuation of East of Churchyard Wall	II	43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych Gate with Steps and Attached Churchyard Wall on 4 Sides of Yard listed?

Yes. Lych Gate with Steps and Attached Churchyard Wall on 4 Sides of Yard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1287945, first listed on 19 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lych Gate with Steps and Attached Churchyard Wall on 4 Sides of Yard?

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.