Grade II listed · Dorset

Grotto Or Rock Bridge, 400 Metres South South East of Encombe House

Grotto Or Rock Bridge, 400 Metres South South East of Encombe House is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 10 March 1986. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 86% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto Or Rock Bridge, 400 Metres South South East of Encombe House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1323481
Date first listed	10 March 1986
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.60306, -2.07839 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1323481

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Grotto Or Rock Bridge, 400 Metres South South East of Encombe House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Grotto Or Rock Bridge, 400 Metres South South East of Encombe House

Name	Grade	Distance
Gatepiers and Gates to Encombe Park, 200 Metres South South East of Encombe House	II	231 m
House and Stable at Encombe Dairy, 150 Metres South South East of Dairy Cottage	II	281 m
Cottage at Encombe, Immediately South of the Stable Block	II	416 m
Encombe House	II*	429 m
Temple 50 Metres South West of Encombe House	II	429 m
Stables and Attached Cottages at Encombe, 100 Metres West South West of Encombe House	II	466 m
Walls to Walled Garden Immediately West of the Stables at Encombe House	II	511 m
Obelisk 500 Metres North East of Encombe House	II	897 m
Honeysuckle Cottage Rose Cottage	II	1.6 km
Kingston House, Including Attached Stable and Coach House	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto Or Rock Bridge, 400 Metres South South East of Encombe House listed?

Yes. Grotto Or Rock Bridge, 400 Metres South South East of Encombe House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1323481, first listed on 10 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto Or Rock Bridge, 400 Metres South South East of Encombe House?

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.