Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

First Church of Christ Scientist and Sunday School Including Lamp Standards, Railings, Area Wall, Gate Piers and Gates to North

First Church of Christ Scientist and Sunday School Including Lamp Standards, Railings, Area Wall, Gate Piers and Gates to North is a Grade II listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 14 July 1999. It is one of 691 Grade II entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 96% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	First Church of Christ Scientist and Sunday School Including Lamp Standards, Railings, Area Wall, Gate Piers and Gates to North
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1387388
Date first listed	14 July 1999
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.72250, -1.85376 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387388

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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 First Church of Christ Scientist and Sunday School Including Lamp Standards, Railings, Area Wall, Gate Piers and Gates to North

Name	Grade	Distance
Chine Pines	II	145 m
Bournemouth Natural Science Society	II	175 m
Langtry Manor Hotel	II	216 m
The Knole (Now Freemason'S Hall)	II	434 m
St Swithun'S Church Hall	II	481 m
St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial	II	481 m
Church of St Swithun	II	512 m
Earl'S Court	II	544 m
443-451, Christchurch Road	II	552 m
14, Wharncliffe Road	II	582 m

Frequently asked questions

Is First Church of Christ Scientist and Sunday School Including Lamp Standards, Railings, Area Wall, Gate Piers and Gates to North listed?

Yes. First Church of Christ Scientist and Sunday School Including Lamp Standards, Railings, Area Wall, Gate Piers and Gates to North is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387388, first listed on 14 July 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to First Church of Christ Scientist and Sunday School Including Lamp Standards, Railings, Area Wall, Gate Piers and Gates to North?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 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.