Grade II listed · Dorset

Balston and Stevens Monuments 1-2 Metres South of Church of St Martin

Balston and Stevens Monuments 1-2 Metres South of Church of St Martin is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 27 October 1986. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 91% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBalston and Stevens Monuments 1-2 Metres South of Church of St Martin
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1303887
Date first listed27 October 1986
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.69954, -2.50023 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1303887

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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 Balston and Stevens Monuments 1-2 Metres South of Church of St Martin

NameGradeDistance
Monument 11 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St MartinII14 m
Parish Church of St MartinI17 m
Rylstone and Attached Front Walls, Railings and GateII63 m
Stone CottageII72 m
Bornegrove CottageII89 m
Stevens Farm House, 2 Stevens Farm and Stevens CottageII124 m
Linden LeaII136 m
Old Brewery HouseII143 m
Bridge to Old VicarageII229 m
Barton CottagesII247 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Balston and Stevens Monuments 1-2 Metres South of Church of St Martin listed?
Yes. Balston and Stevens Monuments 1-2 Metres South of Church of St Martin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1303887, first listed on 27 October 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Balston and Stevens Monuments 1-2 Metres South of Church of St Martin?
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.