Grade I listed · Dorset

Parish Church of St Nicholas

Parish Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 31 July 1961. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 31% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1323910
Date first listed	31 July 1961
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.95321, -2.57319 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1323910

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Parish Church of St Nicholas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Parish Church of St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Stavordale House	II	27 m
The West House	II	34 m
The Old School	II	69 m
The Thatched House	II	82 m
Vine House	II	83 m
1 and 2, the Green	II	85 m
Former stable block 15 metres north of Lower Farmhouse	II	93 m
Lower Farmhouse	II	117 m
The Old Pump House	II	125 m
Brookside	II	149 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1323910, first listed on 31 July 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Nicholas?

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.