Grade I listed · Leeds

The Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure Ground

The Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure Ground is a Grade I listed building in Leeds, first listed on 1 May 1960. It is one of 46 Grade I entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 4% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure Ground
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1066002
Date first listed	1 May 1960
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.86211, -1.37261 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1066002

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Leeds will require for your works on The Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure Ground, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure Ground

Name	Grade	Distance
Obelisk and enclosing railings approximately 200m southeast of Rotunda in Black Fen Pleasure Grounds	II*	211 m
Temple of Leod Lud Approximately 300 Metres Due South of the Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure Grounds	II*	339 m
Obelisk Pond and the Great Cascade Approximately 300 Metres South of Bramham Park House	I	751 m
Gothic Temple Approximately 370 Metres South of Bramham Park House	I	754 m
Stone Surround to T Shaped Pond	I	810 m
Retaining Wall to South Terrace and Eastern Part of Garden Terminating at the Four Faces Avenue	I	811 m
Gothic Summer House Approximately 200 Metres South of Bramham Park	II	812 m
Monument to Jet in Dogs' Graveyard Approximately 50 Metres to North of Gothic Temple	II	815 m
T Pond at Junction of Walks Approximately 350 Metres South West of Bramham Park House	I	905 m
Stable Block at South East Corner of Stable Courtyard	II	946 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure Ground listed?

Yes. The Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure Ground is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1066002, first listed on 1 May 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure Ground?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Leeds, 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.