Grade II listed · Dorset

Wolfeton House Lodge and associated gate piers and gates

Wolfeton House Lodge and associated gate piers and gates is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 23 August 2022. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 100% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wolfeton House Lodge and associated gate piers and gates
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1481642
Date first listed	23 August 2022
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.72544, -2.45623 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1481642

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Wolfeton House Lodge and associated gate piers and gates

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate Piers and Low Flanking Walls 125 Metres South East of Wolfeton House	II	162 m
Gate Piers and Flanking Walls 50 Metres East South East of Wolfeton House	II	248 m
Wolfeton House	I	277 m
Stable Block 10 Metres West of Wolfeton House	II	294 m
Toll House	II	392 m
The Riding House	II*	399 m
Ice House and Store Hut 50 Metres North of Wolfeton Manor	II	612 m
19, East Hill	II	698 m
Little Court	II	762 m
11 and 12, East Hill	II	773 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wolfeton House Lodge and associated gate piers and gates listed?

Yes. Wolfeton House Lodge and associated gate piers and gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1481642, first listed on 23 August 2022. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wolfeton House Lodge and associated gate piers and gates?

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.