Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Clearwell Castle Statue of Child and Sphinx, About 30 Metres West of Main Front on the Left Facing House

Clearwell Castle Statue of Child and Sphinx, About 30 Metres West of Main Front on the Left Facing House is a Grade II listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 24 September 1984. It is one of 1,395 Grade II entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 20% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameClearwell Castle Statue of Child and Sphinx, About 30 Metres West of Main Front on the Left Facing House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1186326
Date first listed24 September 1984
Local planning authorityForest of Dean
Location51.76696, -2.62521 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1186326

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean will require for your works on Clearwell Castle Statue of Child and Sphinx, About 30 Metres West of Main Front on the Left Facing House, 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 Clearwell Castle Statue of Child and Sphinx, About 30 Metres West of Main Front on the Left Facing House

NameGradeDistance
Clearwell Castle Statue of Man About 30 Metres West of Main Front on Right Facing HouseII13 m
Clearwell CastleII*65 m
Clearwell Castle Gatehouse and Flanking StablesII83 m
Castle Farm Barn and Attached Cow ShedII139 m
Clearwell Castle Main Gateway and Flanking Lodges to North East Corner of Estate with Wall Between and Iron Gates, and Perimeter Wall to EastII173 m
Clearwell Castle - 3 Pairs of Gateposts on Green in Front of Main GateII198 m
Wellhead of the Clear Well Opposite Entrance to Clearwell CastleII218 m
Church of St Peter, and 2 Pairs of Gate Piers with GateI268 m
Gate and Gate Piers at DunravenII272 m
Baynhams, and Iron Work GateII283 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clearwell Castle Statue of Child and Sphinx, About 30 Metres West of Main Front on the Left Facing House listed?
Yes. Clearwell Castle Statue of Child and Sphinx, About 30 Metres West of Main Front on the Left Facing House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1186326, first listed on 24 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Clearwell Castle Statue of Child and Sphinx, About 30 Metres West of Main Front on the Left Facing House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Forest of Dean, 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.