Grade II listed · Amber Valley

The Lion'S Mouth

The Lion'S Mouth is a Grade II listed building in Amber Valley, first listed on 13 February 1967. It is one of 713 Grade II entries among 778 listed buildings in Amber Valley; 6% of Amber Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Lion'S Mouth
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1109089
Date first listed	13 February 1967
Local planning authority	Amber Valley
Location	52.96138, -1.53694 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1109089

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Amber Valley will require for your works on The Lion'S Mouth, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Lion'S Mouth

Name	Grade	Distance
The Bridge and Cascade	I	184 m
Iron Screen North of the Hall	II	192 m
Gift Shop	II	207 m
The Stables	II*	229 m
Church of All Saints	I	237 m
Kedleston Hall	I	257 m
Covered Arcade and Attached Ice House	II	262 m
The Boathouse	I	270 m
Lion Statue	II*	309 m
Monument to Michael Drayton	II*	316 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion'S Mouth listed?

Yes. The Lion'S Mouth is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1109089, first listed on 13 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Lion'S Mouth?

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