Grade II* listed · Dorset

2 Sets of Gate Piers with Attached Walls and Mounting Block

2 Sets of Gate Piers with Attached Walls and Mounting Block is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 31 July 1984. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 69% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2 Sets of Gate Piers with Attached Walls and Mounting Block
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1288093
Date first listed	31 July 1984
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.79449, -2.70621 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1288093

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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 2 Sets of Gate Piers with Attached Walls and Mounting Block

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate Piers with Eagles and Attached Walls 15 Metres West of Mapperton House	II*	8 m
North Stables	I	21 m
Church of All Saints Attached to Mapperton House	I	26 m
South Stables (Barn and Cart Shed)	I	30 m
Enclosure Wall and Gate Piers South and West of Mapperton Church	II*	31 m
Mapperton Manor House	I	31 m
Garden Wall, Continuation North of Front Courtyard Wall, Returns West to Orangery	II*	40 m
Ha Ha, Immediately West of the Stable Blocks	II	41 m
Dovecote 10 Metres South of Mapperton House	II*	46 m
Garden House and Attached Retaining Wall 30 Metres East of Mapperton House	II	85 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Sets of Gate Piers with Attached Walls and Mounting Block listed?

Yes. 2 Sets of Gate Piers with Attached Walls and Mounting Block is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1288093, first listed on 31 July 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2 Sets of Gate Piers with Attached Walls and Mounting Block?

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.