Grade II listed · Dorset

World War II Defences: anti-tank cubes and dummy pill box along River Mews and to walled garden south of the Crown Hotel

World War II Defences: anti-tank cubes and dummy pill box along River Mews and to walled garden south of the Crown Hotel is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 5 January 2012. 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
Field	Value
Name	World War II Defences: anti-tank cubes and dummy pill box along River Mews and to walled garden south of the Crown Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1403186
Date first listed	5 January 2012
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.85553, -2.16743 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1403186

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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 World War II Defences: anti-tank cubes and dummy pill box along River Mews and to walled garden south of the Crown Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
The Crown Hotel	II	55 m
Mile-Stone Opposite No 24 West Street	II	57 m
19-25, West Street	II	67 m
17, West Street	II	72 m
Masonic Hall	II	73 m
Three Choughs Public House	II	75 m
12, West Street	II	83 m
Crown and Anchor Public House	II	84 m
Phylvic Lodge Premises Occupied by Messrs Paine and Goldie'S Garage	II	90 m
9 and 11, West Street	II	94 m

Frequently asked questions

Is World War II Defences: anti-tank cubes and dummy pill box along River Mews and to walled garden south of the Crown Hotel listed?

Yes. World War II Defences: anti-tank cubes and dummy pill box along River Mews and to walled garden south of the Crown Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1403186, first listed on 5 January 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to World War II Defences: anti-tank cubes and dummy pill box along River Mews and to walled garden south of the Crown Hotel?

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.