Grade I listed · Central Bedfordshire

Sculpture Gallery, Adjoining South Side of South Stableblock

Sculpture Gallery, Adjoining South Side of South Stableblock is a Grade I listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 23 January 1961. It is one of 63 Grade I entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 10% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSculpture Gallery, Adjoining South Side of South Stableblock
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1158201
Date first listed23 January 1961
Local planning authorityCentral Bedfordshire
Location51.98207, -0.59454 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1158201

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Sculpture Gallery, Adjoining South Side of South Stableblock

NameGradeDistance
South Stableblock Approx 100 Metres East of Woburn AbbeyI22 m
Coade Stone Urn Approximately 10 Metres South of East End of Sculpture GalleryII23 m
The Camelia House Adjoining East End of Sculpture GalleryI33 m
Urn Approximately 10 Metres South of West End of Sculpture GalleryII42 m
Lead Trough Approximately 25 Metres South West of Sculpture GalleryII60 m
South One of Pair of Lead Troughs Approx 35 Meters East of Woburn Abbey South WingII109 m
North One of Pair of Lead Troughs Approximately 35 Metres East of Woburn Abbey South WingII111 m
North Stableblock Approximately 100 Metres East of Woburn AbbeyI118 m
Statue Known As the Gilded Duchess, Approximately 120 Metres South of Sculpture GalleryII119 m
Piers, Urns and Railings Along South and West Sides of Private Garden to South of Woburn AbbeyII137 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sculpture Gallery, Adjoining South Side of South Stableblock listed?
Yes. Sculpture Gallery, Adjoining South Side of South Stableblock is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1158201, 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 Sculpture Gallery, Adjoining South Side of South Stableblock?
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.