Grade II listed · Dorset

Gate Piers and Wall at Entrance to Manor House

Gate Piers and Wall at Entrance to Manor House is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 22 December 1983. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 62% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers and Wall at Entrance to Manor House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1290749
Date first listed	22 December 1983
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.80958, -2.73601 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1290749

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 Gate Piers and Wall at Entrance to Manor House

Name	Grade	Distance
No 24, Including Railings Along Front Wall	II	18 m
27 and 29, North Street	II	24 m
The Manor House and Stable Block	II*	35 m
20, North Street	II	38 m
23 and 25, North Street	II	41 m
16, North Street	II	56 m
Stable Block 25 Metres East of the Manor House	II*	58 m
19 and 21, North Street	II	72 m
Nos 12 and 14 and Attached Rubble Stone Wall	II	77 m
17, North Street	II	83 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Wall at Entrance to Manor House listed?

Yes. Gate Piers and Wall at Entrance to Manor House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1290749, first listed on 22 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers and Wall at Entrance to Manor House?

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.