Grade II listed · Cornwall

Monument to Sophia, Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, in the French Garden

Monument to Sophia, Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, in the French Garden is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 23 January 1968. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 10% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to Sophia, Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, in the French Garden
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1140620
Date first listed	23 January 1968
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.35817, -4.17301 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1140620

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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 Monument to Sophia, Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, in the French Garden

Name	Grade	Distance
The French House (Orangery in French Garden)	II	18 m
Pedestal About 40 Metres South East of the French House	II	30 m
Timothy Brett'S Monument	II	35 m
The English Garden House	II*	39 m
Group of Garden Ornaments in Fern Dell	II	62 m
Thomson'S Seat	II	77 m
Tudor Block House	II*	84 m
Stairway in the Italian Garden	II	90 m
Fountain in the Italian Garden	II	98 m
Garden Battery	II	107 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Sophia, Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, in the French Garden listed?

Yes. Monument to Sophia, Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, in the French Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1140620, first listed on 23 January 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to Sophia, Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, in the French Garden?

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