Grade I listed · Stafford

Dark Lantern at Shugborough Hall

Dark Lantern at Shugborough Hall is a Grade I listed building in Stafford, first listed on 17 March 1953. It is one of 23 Grade I entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 10% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDark Lantern at Shugborough Hall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1065771
Date first listed17 March 1953
Local planning authorityStafford
Location52.79503, -2.02399 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1065771

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Dark Lantern at Shugborough Hall

NameGradeDistance
Triumphal Arch at Shugborough HallI394 m
Tunnel Entrances in Shugborough ParkII483 m
Footbridge at Shugborough ParkII535 m
South Range of Outbuildings of Shugborough Park FarmII*635 m
North Range of Outbuildings of Shugborough Park FarmII646 m
Stafford Wood Lodge at Shugborough HallII666 m
Hay Barn and Cottages to the West of White Barn FarmII*676 m
Farmhouse of Shugborough Park FarmII*676 m
Walled Garden and Gardeners CottageII*690 m
Temple of the Winds at Shugborough Hall to North East of the HouseII*697 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dark Lantern at Shugborough Hall listed?
Yes. Dark Lantern at Shugborough Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1065771, first listed on 17 March 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Dark Lantern at Shugborough Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stafford, 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.