Grade II listed · Dorset

Heel Monument 6 Metres North of North Transept of Church of St Mary

Heel Monument 6 Metres North of North Transept of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 2 June 1986. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 88% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Heel Monument 6 Metres North of North Transept of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1303587
Date first listed	2 June 1986
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.85179, -2.60188 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1303587

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Heel Monument 6 Metres North of North Transept of Church of St Mary, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Heel Monument 6 Metres North of North Transept of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Mary	I	14 m
Melbury House	I	80 m
The Turret	II*	124 m
Stable Yard Immediately North of Melbury House	I	149 m
Garden Walls West of Melbury House	II	223 m
Garden'S Cottage	II	273 m
Bothy 10 Metres West of Garden'S Cottage	II	294 m
Valley Cottage	II	387 m
Lodge Farmhouse	II	583 m
Lion Gate	II*	860 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Heel Monument 6 Metres North of North Transept of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Heel Monument 6 Metres North of North Transept of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1303587, first listed on 2 June 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Heel Monument 6 Metres North of North Transept of Church of St Mary?

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.