Grade II listed · Dorset

Anti-tank pimples

Anti-tank pimples is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 30 November 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	Anti-tank pimples
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1411810
Date first listed	30 November 2012
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.64678, -1.95121 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1411810

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Anti-tank pimples, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Anti-tank pimples

Name	Grade	Distance
Beach Cottage	II	225 m
Gun Emplacement and Fort Henry	II	287 m
Vine Cottages	II	334 m
The Manor House	II	343 m
Pillbox below Redend Point	II	353 m
Pillbox east of Knoll House Hotel	II	365 m
Francis Thornton Monument, in the Churchyard C20m North-West of the West Wall of the Church of Saint Nicholas	II	490 m
Walden Aston Monument, in the Churchyard C10m West of West Wall of the Church of Saint Nicholas	II	507 m
Parish Church of Saint Nicholas	I	510 m
Thomas Hobson Monument, in the Churchyard, Circa 8 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Nicholas	II	522 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Anti-tank pimples listed?

Yes. Anti-tank pimples is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1411810, first listed on 30 November 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Anti-tank pimples?

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.