Grade II* listed · Central Bedfordshire

Mithraic Altar approximately 40m east of the Hutton Monument

Mithraic Altar approximately 40m east of the Hutton Monument is a Grade II* listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 10 January 1985. It is one of 100 Grade II* entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 62% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Mithraic Altar approximately 40m east of the Hutton Monument
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1158808
Date first listed	10 January 1985
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	52.00026, -0.41265 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1158808

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Mithraic Altar approximately 40m east of the Hutton Monument

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to Thomas Hutton 155m west of the Archer Pavilion	II	36 m
Archer Pavilion	I	118 m
Statue of William III 30m north of the Archer Pavilion	II*	127 m
Statue of Apollo 40m south of West Half House	II	149 m
Statue of Lady Jemima, 27m South of the West Half House	II*	159 m
West Half House	II	184 m
Statue of Hercules in the south-east of Wrest Park	II	275 m
East Half House	II	318 m
Statue of Mercury and Cupid on East Side of Long Canal, 70m from North End	II	347 m
Statue of Infant with a Rabbit approximately 120m south-east of Bowling Green House	II	352 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Mithraic Altar approximately 40m east of the Hutton Monument listed?

Yes. Mithraic Altar approximately 40m east of the Hutton Monument is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1158808, first listed on 10 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Mithraic Altar approximately 40m east of the Hutton Monument?

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.