Grade II listed · Cotswold

Statue of Mercury in Sunken Garden to South East of Italian Garden at Westonbirt House

Statue of Mercury in Sunken Garden to South East of Italian Garden at Westonbirt House is a Grade II listed building in Cotswold, first listed on 17 June 1993. It is one of 4,673 Grade II entries among 4,999 listed buildings in Cotswold; 98% of Cotswold’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameStatue of Mercury in Sunken Garden to South East of Italian Garden at Westonbirt House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1264797
Date first listed17 June 1993
Local planning authorityCotswold
Location51.60481, -2.19392 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1264797

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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 Statue of Mercury in Sunken Garden to South East of Italian Garden at Westonbirt House

NameGradeDistance
Stone Shelter with Seat to East of Sunken Garden at Westonbirt HouseII22 m
Italian Garden About 100 Metres South East of Westonbirt House, Including Camellia House to NorthII*67 m
Ha Ha to South of Westonbirt HouseII109 m
Former Stables at Westonbirt HouseII169 m
Sundial, Immediately South East of Main Block of Westonbirt HouseII218 m
Series of Garden Terraces to South of Westonbirt HouseII236 m
Westonbirt House with South TerraceI257 m
Hillary and Unidentified Monument About 5 and 2 Metres South of Tower in Churchyard of Church of St CatherineII296 m
Church of St CatherineII301 m
East LodgeII368 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of Mercury in Sunken Garden to South East of Italian Garden at Westonbirt House listed?
Yes. Statue of Mercury in Sunken Garden to South East of Italian Garden at Westonbirt House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1264797, first listed on 17 June 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Statue of Mercury in Sunken Garden to South East of Italian Garden at Westonbirt House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cotswold, 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.