Grade II listed · Dorset

Upright Stone Block on South Side at West End of the Courtyard Between Thorne'S Cottage and No 2 the Quay

Upright Stone Block on South Side at West End of the Courtyard Between Thorne'S Cottage and No 2 the Quay is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 8 April 1976. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 53% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Upright Stone Block on South Side at West End of the Courtyard Between Thorne'S Cottage and No 2 the Quay
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1304766
Date first listed	8 April 1976
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.68402, -2.10854 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1304766

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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 Upright Stone Block on South Side at West End of the Courtyard Between Thorne'S Cottage and No 2 the Quay

Name	Grade	Distance
Thorne'S Cottage	II	17 m
1 and 2, the Quay	II	20 m
3, the Quay	II	23 m
4, Church Green	II	26 m
The Old Granary	II	27 m
Annexe to the New Inn	II	30 m
Wall North of No 4 Bounding West Side of Church Green	II	31 m
The New Inn	II	44 m
Barn in Garden of Priory of Lady St Mary, South of House and by Edge of River Frome	II	45 m
Quayside to River Frome	II	50 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Upright Stone Block on South Side at West End of the Courtyard Between Thorne'S Cottage and No 2 the Quay listed?

Yes. Upright Stone Block on South Side at West End of the Courtyard Between Thorne'S Cottage and No 2 the Quay is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1304766, first listed on 8 April 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Upright Stone Block on South Side at West End of the Courtyard Between Thorne'S Cottage and No 2 the Quay?

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.