Grade I listed · Buckinghamshire

Queen Carolines Monument

Queen Carolines Monument is a Grade I listed building in Buckinghamshire, first listed on 13 July 1966. It is one of 132 Grade I entries among 5,867 listed buildings in Buckinghamshire; 21% of Buckinghamshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameQueen Carolines Monument
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1212190
Date first listed13 July 1966
Local planning authorityBuckinghamshire
Location52.02653, -1.02235 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1212190

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 Queen Carolines Monument

NameGradeDistance
The RotondoI294 m
The Temple of VenusI339 m
Didos CaveI367 m
The HermitageI379 m
The Boycott PavilionsI388 m
School ChapelII453 m
Monument in Chapel CourtII468 m
School ShopII471 m
The CascadeI484 m
The Oxford BridgeI486 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Queen Carolines Monument listed?
Yes. Queen Carolines Monument is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1212190, first listed on 13 July 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Queen Carolines Monument?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Buckinghamshire, 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.