Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

Statue of Adonis

Statue of Adonis is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 23 January 1961. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 10% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Statue of Adonis
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1114008
Date first listed	23 January 1961
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	51.98289, -0.59655 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1114008

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on Statue of Adonis, 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 Statue of Adonis

Name	Grade	Distance
Statue of Apollo	II	17 m
Statue of Juno	II	23 m
Woburn Abbey	I	25 m
Statue of Diana	II	28 m
One of Group of 10 Urns in Private Garden on South Side of Woburn Abbey	II	34 m
One of Group of 10 Urns in Private Garden on South Side of Woburn Abbey	II	34 m
One of Group of 10 Urns in Private Garden on South Side of Woburn Abbey	II	36 m
One of Group of 10 Urns in Private Garden on South Side of Woburn Abbey	II	41 m
North One of Pair of Lead Troughs Approximately 35 Metres East of Woburn Abbey South Wing	II	54 m
South One of Pair of Lead Troughs Approx 35 Meters East of Woburn Abbey South Wing	II	57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of Adonis listed?

Yes. Statue of Adonis is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1114008, first listed on 23 January 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Statue of Adonis?

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