Grade I listed · Hounslow

Temple (Rustic House) at End of Yew Walk North East of Chiswick House

Temple (Rustic House) at End of Yew Walk North East of Chiswick House is a Grade I listed building in Hounslow, first listed on 21 May 1973. It is one of 32 Grade I entries among 512 listed buildings in Hounslow; 36% of Hounslow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTemple (Rustic House) at End of Yew Walk North East of Chiswick House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1188898
Date first listed21 May 1973
Local planning authorityHounslow
Location51.48678, -0.26006 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1188898

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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 Temple (Rustic House) at End of Yew Walk North East of Chiswick House

NameGradeDistance
Entrance Gateway of Chiswick Park and Flanking Walls on Great West RoadII125 m
Doric Column in Chiswick Park North East of ConservatoryI170 m
Deer House in Chiswick Park Near Italian GardenI197 m
Chiswick House ConservatoryI224 m
Retaining Walls of Pond in Chiswick ParkII244 m
Three Male Statues from Hadrian'S Villa in Chiswick ParkI248 m
Series of Urns in Italian Garden of Chiswick HouseII282 m
Classic bridge in Chiswick ParkI292 m
Inigo Jones'S Gateway in Chiswick ParkI299 m
Ionic Temple and Obelisk in Chiswick ParkI301 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Temple (Rustic House) at End of Yew Walk North East of Chiswick House listed?
Yes. Temple (Rustic House) at End of Yew Walk North East of Chiswick House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1188898, first listed on 21 May 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Temple (Rustic House) at End of Yew Walk North East of Chiswick House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hounslow, 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.