Grade II listed · Cotswold

Retaining Walls of Lily Pond, Flanking Garden Walls and Summerhouse, Steps and Terrace Adjoining to West of Abbotswood

Retaining Walls of Lily Pond, Flanking Garden Walls and Summerhouse, Steps and Terrace Adjoining to West of Abbotswood is a Grade II listed building in Cotswold, first listed on 16 July 1986. It is one of 4,673 Grade II entries among 4,999 listed buildings in Cotswold; 74% of Cotswold’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRetaining Walls of Lily Pond, Flanking Garden Walls and Summerhouse, Steps and Terrace Adjoining to West of Abbotswood
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1274945
Date first listed16 July 1986
Local planning authorityCotswold
Location51.93492, -1.73835 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1274945

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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 Retaining Walls of Lily Pond, Flanking Garden Walls and Summerhouse, Steps and Terrace Adjoining to West of Abbotswood

NameGradeDistance
Abbotswood and Gate Piers to Stable YardII39 m
Garden Pavilion at South West Corner of Abbotswood Lower Terrace, Gates and Gate Piers and Walls Framing Rose Garden and Lower TerraceII75 m
Lodge, Gatepiers, Gates and Entrance Quadrants to AbbotswoodII180 m
Stable Block 20 Yards North East of Bowl FarmhouseII420 m
Creamery 100 Yards Approximately North West of Bowl FarmhouseII443 m
Bowl FarmhouseII449 m
Pineapple Spa Spa CottagesII*591 m
Bridge Over River DicklerII593 m
Water MillII613 m
MillhouseII617 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Walls of Lily Pond, Flanking Garden Walls and Summerhouse, Steps and Terrace Adjoining to West of Abbotswood listed?
Yes. Retaining Walls of Lily Pond, Flanking Garden Walls and Summerhouse, Steps and Terrace Adjoining to West of Abbotswood is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1274945, first listed on 16 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Retaining Walls of Lily Pond, Flanking Garden Walls and Summerhouse, Steps and Terrace Adjoining to West of Abbotswood?
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.