Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools

Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools is a Grade II listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 1 August 1974. It is one of 691 Grade II entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 32% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1304642
Date first listed	1 August 1974
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.72186, -1.88060 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1304642

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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 Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools

Name	Grade	Distance
Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade	II*	103 m
Norfolk Hotel	II	109 m
Salisbury House Walton House	II	115 m
38, Richmond Hill	II	117 m
Former Town Hall	II	121 m
Church of St Stephen	I	139 m
Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart	II	160 m
Royal National Hospital Chapel	II	165 m
Echo Office Building	II	170 m
Granville Chambers	II	170 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools listed?

Yes. Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1304642, first listed on 1 August 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 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.