Grade I listed · South Derbyshire

Pedestal with Vase to South West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Garden

Pedestal with Vase to South West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Garden is a Grade I listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 10 November 1967. It is one of 48 Grade I entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 16% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePedestal with Vase to South West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Garden
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1096378
Date first listed10 November 1967
Local planning authoritySouth Derbyshire
Location52.81977, -1.41991 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1096378

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Pedestal with Vase to South West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Garden

NameGradeDistance
Three Forcing Walls and Attached Greenhouses in Melbourne Hall GardensII31 m
Covered Seat to East of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall GardensI46 m
Vase and Pedestal to North West of the Four Seasons Vase in Melbourne Hall GardensI65 m
Pedestal and Four Seasons Vase in Melbourne Hall GardensI74 m
Covered Seat to West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall GardenI76 m
Urn to East End of Yew Tunnel in Melbourne Hall GardensII85 m
Grotto to South East of the Old Mill in Melbourne Hall GardensII*87 m
Icehouse to South East of Four Seasons Vase in Melbourne Hall GardensII96 m
Pair of Curved Benches to Either Side of Grand Basin in Melbourne Hall GardensII*97 m
Pedestal with Statue of Perseus in Melbourne Hall GardensI99 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pedestal with Vase to South West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Garden listed?
Yes. Pedestal with Vase to South West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1096378, first listed on 10 November 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pedestal with Vase to South West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Garden?
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.