Grade II listed · Dorset

Milepost Opposite Willow Lodge School

Milepost Opposite Willow Lodge School is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 13 October 2008. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 99% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMilepost Opposite Willow Lodge School
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1392932
Date first listed13 October 2008
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.73751, -2.05634 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392932

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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 Milepost Opposite Willow Lodge School

NameGradeDistance
47 and 48, Dorchester RoadII20 m
Entrance gates and gate piers to South Lytchett Manor, 400 metres south south east of South Lytchett ManorII23 m
Parish ChurchII77 m
57, Dorchester RoadII158 m
60, Dorchester RoadII262 m
Balustrade and Steps to Terrace at South Lytchett Manor 40m South of the HouseII376 m
South Lytchett Manor (Lytchett Middle School)II434 m
Lytchett Minster United Reformed ChurchII520 m
Post Green HouseII*526 m
Entrance gates and gate piers to South Lytchett Manor, 700 metres east of South Lytchett ManorII617 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost Opposite Willow Lodge School listed?
Yes. Milepost Opposite Willow Lodge School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392932, first listed on 13 October 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Milepost Opposite Willow Lodge School?
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.