Grade II listed · Dorset

Gateway to Churchyard Immediately South-East of Cerne Abbey.

Gateway to Churchyard Immediately South-East of Cerne Abbey. is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 19 November 1985. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 85% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGateway to Churchyard Immediately South-East of Cerne Abbey.
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1304852
Date first listed19 November 1985
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.81067, -2.47605 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1304852

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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 Gateway to Churchyard Immediately South-East of Cerne Abbey.

NameGradeDistance
Unidentified Monument 13 Metres West of Churchyard Cross.II17 m
3 Unidentified Monuments 3-8 Metres South West of Churchyard CrossII20 m
Cocker Monument 15 Metres West of Churchyard Cross.II20 m
Churchyard CrossI27 m
Cerne AbbeyI27 m
Guest House of Cerne AbbeyI32 m
Two Unidentified Monuments 4 Metres North of Churchyard CrossII33 m
Two Unidentified Monuments 7-8 Metres East of Churchyard Cross.II35 m
White and Unidentified Monument 8-10 Metres North of Churchyard Cross.II40 m
17, Abbey StreetII51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to Churchyard Immediately South-East of Cerne Abbey. listed?
Yes. Gateway to Churchyard Immediately South-East of Cerne Abbey. is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1304852, first listed on 19 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gateway to Churchyard Immediately South-East of Cerne Abbey.?
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.