Grade II listed · Dorset

Pillbox and anti-tank pimple to west of Knoll Beach car park

Pillbox and anti-tank pimple to west of Knoll Beach car park 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	Pillbox and anti-tank pimple to west of Knoll Beach car park
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1411821
Date first listed	30 November 2012
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.65167, -1.95525 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1411821

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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 Pillbox and anti-tank pimple to west of Knoll Beach car park

Name	Grade	Distance
Pillbox, north-east of Knoll House Hotel	II	181 m
Pillbox east of Knoll House Hotel	II	249 m
Anti-tank pimples	II	614 m
Observation post at SZ 02566 83461	II	697 m
Gun emplacement 770m north-west of Knoll House Hotel	II	698 m
Observation post at SZ 02605 83301	II	701 m
Beach Cottage	II	823 m
Observation post at SZ 02444 83802	II	849 m
Gun Emplacement and Fort Henry	II	883 m
Vine Cottages	II	886 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillbox and anti-tank pimple to west of Knoll Beach car park listed?

Yes. Pillbox and anti-tank pimple to west of Knoll Beach car park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1411821, 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 Pillbox and anti-tank pimple to west of Knoll Beach car park?

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.