Grade II listed · Dorset

Table Tomb in St Aldhelm'S Church Churchyard, 2 Metres South of Tower

Table Tomb in St Aldhelm'S Church Churchyard, 2 Metres South of Tower is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 December 1983. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 60% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Table Tomb in St Aldhelm'S Church Churchyard, 2 Metres South of Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1324500
Date first listed	20 December 1983
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.88723, -2.29646 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1324500

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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 Table Tomb in St Aldhelm'S Church Churchyard, 2 Metres South of Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Aldhelm	II*	12 m
Cottage Approximately 100 Metres South West of St Aldhelm'S Church, Belchalwell	II	128 m
Stroud Farmhouse	II	366 m
Erls Farmhouse	II	866 m
House Approximately 50 Metres North North East of Brooks Cottage Little Rock Farm House Approximately 50 Metres North North East of Brooks Cottage	II	870 m
Brooks Cottage	II	906 m
Hideaway Cottage	II	1.0 km
Highbench Cottage	II	1.5 km
Rosehill Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
88 and 89 Higher Street	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Table Tomb in St Aldhelm'S Church Churchyard, 2 Metres South of Tower listed?

Yes. Table Tomb in St Aldhelm'S Church Churchyard, 2 Metres South of Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1324500, first listed on 20 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Table Tomb in St Aldhelm'S Church Churchyard, 2 Metres South of Tower?

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.