Grade II listed · Dorset

Garden Walls to East and South of Morton'S House

Garden Walls to East and South of Morton'S House is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 15 March 1988. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 95% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Walls to East and South of Morton'S House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1329400
Date first listed	15 March 1988
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.63775, -2.05509 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1329400

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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 Garden Walls to East and South of Morton'S House

Name	Grade	Distance
Challows Cottage	II	50 m
Morton'S Cottage Including Boundary Wall	II	54 m
51 East Street, including pump and boundary wall	II	56 m
Morton'S House Including Attached Outbuildings and Front Boundary Wall	II*	57 m
Corfe Castle Railway Station	II	62 m
Wissett Cottage	II	64 m
Nos 40 and 42 Including Garden Wall South of No 42	II	69 m
The Old Forge	II	73 m
Penny Cottage	II	73 m
The Old Saddlery	II	73 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Walls to East and South of Morton'S House listed?

Yes. Garden Walls to East and South of Morton'S House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1329400, first listed on 15 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Walls to East and South of Morton'S 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.