Grade II* listed · Wiltshire

The Lansdowne Monument

The Lansdowne Monument is a Grade II* listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 31 July 1986. It is one of 698 Grade II* entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 63% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Lansdowne Monument
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1253569
Date first listed31 July 1986
Local planning authorityWiltshire
Location51.42277, -1.93272 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1253569

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on The Lansdowne Monument, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lansdowne Monument listed?
Yes. The Lansdowne Monument is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1253569, first listed on 31 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Lansdowne Monument?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, 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.