Grade I listed · Stafford

Garden Bridge at Shugborough Hall

Garden Bridge 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
NameGarden Bridge at Shugborough Hall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1079642
Date first listed17 March 1953
Local planning authorityStafford
Location52.80195, -2.01244 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1079642

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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 Garden Bridge at Shugborough Hall

NameGradeDistance
Chinese House at Shugborough HallI18 m
Shepherd'S Monument at Shugborough HallII*62 m
Cat'S Monument at Shugborough Hall to North of the HouseII63 m
Doric Temple at Shugborough Hall to North of the HouseI126 m
Ruins at Shugborough Hall to North of the HouseII189 m
Fountain at Shugborough Hall to North West of the HouseII203 m
Shugborough HallI219 m
Outbuildings to the South West of Shugborough HallII278 m
Trent LodgeII283 m
Essex BridgeI296 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Bridge at Shugborough Hall listed?
Yes. Garden Bridge at Shugborough Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1079642, 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 Garden Bridge 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.