Grade II listed · Dorset

Retaining Wall of St Martin'S Churchyard from No 42 As Far As Lord Nelson Public House

Retaining Wall of St Martin'S Churchyard from No 42 As Far As Lord Nelson Public House 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	Retaining Wall of St Martin'S Churchyard from No 42 As Far As Lord Nelson Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1323569
Date first listed	8 April 1976
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.68890, -2.11165 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1323569

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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 Retaining Wall of St Martin'S Churchyard from No 42 As Far As Lord Nelson Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Martin	I	11 m
Retaining Wall in Front of No 77 Running As Far North As Corner of Shatter'S Hill	II	12 m
Lord Nelson Public House	II	39 m
77, North Street	II	40 m
54, North Street	II	55 m
75, North Street	II	58 m
Nos 1 and 2 (Elm Cottage and Elm House)	II	64 m
73, North Street	II	67 m
No 40 (Peter Pan)	II	68 m
Nos 67 and 67a (Ancient Lights)	II	75 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall of St Martin'S Churchyard from No 42 As Far As Lord Nelson Public House listed?

Yes. Retaining Wall of St Martin'S Churchyard from No 42 As Far As Lord Nelson Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1323569, 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 Retaining Wall of St Martin'S Churchyard from No 42 As Far As Lord Nelson Public 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.