Grade II listed · South Derbyshire

Grotto at Os 370229 on North Side of China House Pond

Grotto at Os 370229 on North Side of China House Pond is a Grade II listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 6 January 1987. It is one of 616 Grade II entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 65% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto at Os 370229 on North Side of China House Pond
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1096493
Date first listed	6 January 1987
Local planning authority	South Derbyshire
Location	52.80255, -1.45269 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1096493

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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 Grotto at Os 370229 on North Side of China House Pond

Name	Grade	Distance
Grotto East of Calke Abbey	II	219 m
Deer Fence East of Grotto in Calke Park	II	227 m
Joiners Shop and Attached Cart Hovel	II	333 m
Polygonal Animal Shelter	II	334 m
Masons Yard and Office	II	345 m
Ice House North East of Conservatory	II	347 m
Outer Stable Block, Barn and Attached Buildings	II	364 m
Chop House and Cart Shed North of Outer Stable Range	II	365 m
Calke Abbey	I	391 m
Stables and Riding School	II*	398 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto at Os 370229 on North Side of China House Pond listed?

Yes. Grotto at Os 370229 on North Side of China House Pond is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1096493, first listed on 6 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto at Os 370229 on North Side of China House Pond?

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.