Grade II listed · North West Leicestershire

Chinese Shishi in East Half of Chinese Garden

Chinese Shishi in East Half of Chinese Garden is a Grade II listed building in North West Leicestershire, first listed on 16 January 1989. It is one of 610 Grade II entries among 657 listed buildings in North West Leicestershire; 73% of North West Leicestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChinese Shishi in East Half of Chinese Garden
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1064277
Date first listed16 January 1989
Local planning authorityNorth West Leicestershire
Location52.81319, -1.27224 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1064277

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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 Chinese Shishi in East Half of Chinese Garden

NameGradeDistance
Tall Tiered Vase at Centre of Chinese GardenII1 m
Pagoda and Goddess in Chinese GardenII1 m
Figure Standing on a Demon, with Parasol, in Chinese GardenII2 m
Chinese Koro with Three Wise Men, in Chinese GardenII3 m
Butterfly Vase in Chinese GardenII6 m
Pagoda and Buddha in Chinese GardenII6 m
Fish Cauldron in Chinese GardenII8 m
Pair of Cranes in Chinese GardenII8 m
Cock and Hen in Chinese GardenII14 m
Stone Seat, with Parasol, in Chinese GardenII14 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chinese Shishi in East Half of Chinese Garden listed?
Yes. Chinese Shishi in East Half of Chinese Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1064277, first listed on 16 January 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chinese Shishi in East Half of Chinese Garden?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North West Leicestershire, 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.