Grade II listed · Buckinghamshire

Grotto and Ruin in Fawley Court Grounds

Grotto and Ruin in Fawley Court Grounds is a Grade II listed building in Buckinghamshire, first listed on 21 June 1955. It is one of 5,438 Grade II entries among 5,867 listed buildings in Buckinghamshire; 12% of Buckinghamshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGrotto and Ruin in Fawley Court Grounds
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1125742
Date first listed21 June 1955
Local planning authorityBuckinghamshire
Location51.54978, -0.89565 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1125742

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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 and Ruin in Fawley Court Grounds

NameGradeDistance
River Gate in Fawley Court GroundsII35 m
Urn 90 Metres to West of Grotto and RuinII92 m
Garden Ornament Circa 110 Metres to West of Grotto and RuinII110 m
Sundial Circa 10 Metres to North of Item 8/22II113 m
Retaining Walls to Upper Terrace on South and East Sides of Fawley CourtII225 m
Retaining Walls, Steps and Balustrades to Lower Terraces on North, East and South Sides of Fawley CourtII228 m
Church of St Anne, Fawley CourtII246 m
Fawley Court (Divine Mercy College)I252 m
Balustrade, Gate Piers and Gates Across West Front of Fawley CourtII294 m
Chapel Circa 20 Metres to North West of Fawley CourtII317 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto and Ruin in Fawley Court Grounds listed?
Yes. Grotto and Ruin in Fawley Court Grounds is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1125742, first listed on 21 June 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Grotto and Ruin in Fawley Court Grounds?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Buckinghamshire, 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.