Grade II* listed · South Derbyshire

Pair of Curved Benches to Either Side of Grand Basin in Melbourne Hall Gardens

Pair of Curved Benches to Either Side of Grand Basin in Melbourne Hall Gardens is a Grade II* listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 11 March 1987. It is one of 48 Grade II* entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 76% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePair of Curved Benches to Either Side of Grand Basin in Melbourne Hall Gardens
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1096373
Date first listed11 March 1987
Local planning authoritySouth Derbyshire
Location52.82062, -1.42027 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1096373

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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 Pair of Curved Benches to Either Side of Grand Basin in Melbourne Hall Gardens

NameGradeDistance
Two Pairs of Cherubs to South West of the Grand Basin in Melbourne Hall GardensI20 m
Urn to East End of Yew Tunnel in Melbourne Hall GardensII21 m
Pedestal with Statue of Perseus in Melbourne Hall GardensI22 m
Water Channel and Three Bridges in Melbourne Hall GardensII*42 m
Stone Fountain to South of Lower Terrace in Melbourne Hall GardensI52 m
Pair of Cherubs to South of Statue of Mercury in Melbourne Hall GardensI53 m
Pedestal with Statue of Mercury in Melbourne Hall GardensI66 m
Covered Seat to West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall GardenI67 m
The Birdcage Arbour in Melbourne Hall GardensI69 m
Pedestal with Statue of Andromeda in Melbourne Hall GardensI86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Curved Benches to Either Side of Grand Basin in Melbourne Hall Gardens listed?
Yes. Pair of Curved Benches to Either Side of Grand Basin in Melbourne Hall Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1096373, first listed on 11 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pair of Curved Benches to Either Side of Grand Basin in Melbourne Hall Gardens?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Derbyshire, 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.