Grade II listed · Dorset

Tomb in Form of Pedestal to William Boulting and Family Approximately 2m South of South-East Corner of Chancel of Silton Church

Tomb in Form of Pedestal to William Boulting and Family Approximately 2m South of South-East Corner of Chancel of Silton Church is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 3 January 1985. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 78% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb in Form of Pedestal to William Boulting and Family Approximately 2m South of South-East Corner of Chancel of Silton Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1304790
Date first listed	3 January 1985
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	51.06295, -2.31142 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1304790

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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 Tomb in Form of Pedestal to William Boulting and Family Approximately 2m South of South-East Corner of Chancel of Silton Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Table Tomb to Edward Dunn 2m South of Chancel of Silton Church	II	3 m
Table Tomb to Augustine Brown Approximately 3m North of Aisle of Silton Church	II	5 m
Church of St Nicholas	I	11 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	90 m
Barn and Outbuildings Approximately 20m South of Manor Farmhouse	II	108 m
Silton House	II	143 m
Spring Cottage	II	760 m
Lower Silton	II	1.1 km
Lilac Cottages	II	1.5 km
Pierston Farmhouse	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb in Form of Pedestal to William Boulting and Family Approximately 2m South of South-East Corner of Chancel of Silton Church listed?

Yes. Tomb in Form of Pedestal to William Boulting and Family Approximately 2m South of South-East Corner of Chancel of Silton Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1304790, first listed on 3 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb in Form of Pedestal to William Boulting and Family Approximately 2m South of South-East Corner of Chancel of Silton Church?

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.