Grade II listed · Dorset

Boundary Wall Enclosing Pensbury House and Grounds Along Motcombe Road

Boundary Wall Enclosing Pensbury House and Grounds Along Motcombe Road is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 15 October 1973. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 38% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBoundary Wall Enclosing Pensbury House and Grounds Along Motcombe Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1324785
Date first listed15 October 1973
Local planning authorityDorset
Location51.01110, -2.19597 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1324785

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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 Boundary Wall Enclosing Pensbury House and Grounds Along Motcombe Road

NameGradeDistance
Pensbury HouseII*12 m
Lynfield HouseII193 m
Boundary Wall to Lynfield House Running North Eastwards from Entrance As Far As Stable BlockII198 m
Paynes PlaceII244 m
Dwarf Wall and Railings Enclosing Garden to Paynes Place on South East SideII249 m
Boundary Wall Enclosing Land to South West of Paynes Place and GardenII290 m
8-12, Victoria StreetII333 m
6, Victoria StreetII334 m
6, Bleke StreetII335 m
16, Haimes LaneII339 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boundary Wall Enclosing Pensbury House and Grounds Along Motcombe Road listed?
Yes. Boundary Wall Enclosing Pensbury House and Grounds Along Motcombe Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1324785, first listed on 15 October 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Boundary Wall Enclosing Pensbury House and Grounds Along Motcombe Road?
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.