Grade II listed · Test Valley

St Edwards School Retaining Wall 25 Metres South of Melchet Court

St Edwards School Retaining Wall 25 Metres South of Melchet Court is a Grade II listed building in Test Valley, first listed on 17 November 1986. It is one of 1,968 Grade II entries among 2,087 listed buildings in Test Valley; 87% of Test Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Edwards School Retaining Wall 25 Metres South of Melchet Court
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1093667
Date first listed	17 November 1986
Local planning authority	Test Valley
Location	50.99876, -1.61575 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1093667

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 St Edwards School Retaining Wall 25 Metres South of Melchet Court

Name	Grade	Distance
Melchet Court St Edwards School	II*	44 m
St Edwards School the Water Garden (Canal, Bridge and Pavilion)	II	67 m
St Edwards School Retaining Wall to Drive in Front of Melchet Court	II	70 m
St Edwards School Retaining Wall 50 Metres North of Melchet Court	II	110 m
Gateway to Melchet Court	II	1.1 km
Sherfield English Primary School	II	1.1 km
Warren Cottage	II	1.3 km
Barn	II	1.8 km
The Farmhouse	II	1.8 km
Peat Shed	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is St Edwards School Retaining Wall 25 Metres South of Melchet Court listed?

Yes. St Edwards School Retaining Wall 25 Metres South of Melchet Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1093667, first listed on 17 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Edwards School Retaining Wall 25 Metres South of Melchet Court?

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