Grade II* listed · Richmond upon Thames

Grotto or shell house in the grounds of Thames Eyot

Grotto or shell house in the grounds of Thames Eyot is a Grade II* listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 25 June 1983. It is one of 88 Grade II* entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 61% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGrotto or shell house in the grounds of Thames Eyot
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1080812
Date first listed25 June 1983
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.44365, -0.32988 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1080812

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Grotto or shell house in the grounds of Thames Eyot

NameGradeDistance
Loggia in the grounds of Thames EyotII10 m
Cross Deep and Coach HouseII*36 m
Boathouse and deep-water dock, riverside landing stage, steps, balustrade and gates, Thames EyotII132 m
60 and 62 King StreetII226 m
Pope'S Grotto in Grounds of St Catherine'S High SchoolII*228 m
54 King StreetII232 m
Ryan HouseII256 m
The George Public House 32 King Street, and 34 and 36 King StreetII279 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Junction of King Street and Water LaneII330 m
10 and 12 King StreetII330 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto or shell house in the grounds of Thames Eyot listed?
Yes. Grotto or shell house in the grounds of Thames Eyot is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1080812, first listed on 25 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Grotto or shell house in the grounds of Thames Eyot?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Richmond upon Thames, 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.