Grade I listed · South Derbyshire

Muniment Room in Melbourne Hall Garden

Muniment Room in Melbourne Hall Garden is a Grade I listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 10 November 1967. It is one of 48 Grade I entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 16% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMuniment Room in Melbourne Hall Garden
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1281353
Date first listed10 November 1967
Local planning authoritySouth Derbyshire
Location52.82154, -1.42246 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1281353

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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 Muniment Room in Melbourne Hall Garden

NameGradeDistance
Tea Rooms to North of Melbourne Hall and Attached WallsI29 m
Pair of Pedestals Supporting Fruit Bowl Vase in Melbourne Hall GardensI36 m
Pair of Metal Basket Flower Beds in Melbourne Hall GardenII36 m
Pair of Pedestals with Lead Slaves in Melbourne Hall GardensI43 m
Three Pairs of Vases Flanking Central Path of Upper Terrace in Melbourne Hall GardensI51 m
Melbourne HallII*52 m
Hall Cottages and Stables at Melbourne HallII*73 m
Garden Walls Attached to South Front of Melbourne Hall with Attached Railings and Wall to EastI77 m
Aisled Barn Attached to North of Stables at Melbourne HallI80 m
Five Flights of Steps Between Terraces at Melbourne Hall GardensI86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Muniment Room in Melbourne Hall Garden listed?
Yes. Muniment Room in Melbourne Hall Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1281353, first listed on 10 November 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Muniment Room in Melbourne Hall Garden?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Derbyshire, 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.