Grade II listed · Dorset

World War II pillbox in the grounds of the Telephone Exchange

World War II pillbox in the grounds of the Telephone Exchange is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 12 November 2014. 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
NameWorld War II pillbox in the grounds of the Telephone Exchange
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1422260
Date first listed12 November 2014
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.85699, -2.16782 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1422260

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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 pillbox in the grounds of the Telephone Exchange

NameGradeDistance
Bryanston CottageII43 m
BethuneII55 m
22, Bryanston StreetII64 m
World War II Anti-Tank Defences in Crown Meadow and in the gardens of Bryanston Cottage, Bethune and Nos 1-3 (consec) and 7-12 (consec) ParklandsII75 m
Walls to South West of Eagle HouseII98 m
Buildings Behind Nos 6 and 8II142 m
Three Choughs Public HouseII159 m
12, West StreetII159 m
4a, West StreetII161 m
The Crown HotelII161 m

Frequently asked questions

Is World War II pillbox in the grounds of the Telephone Exchange listed?
Yes. World War II pillbox in the grounds of the Telephone Exchange is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1422260, first listed on 12 November 2014. 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 pillbox in the grounds of the Telephone Exchange?
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.