Grade II* listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Shakespeare Monument on east side of the Great Gardens of New Place

Shakespeare Monument on east side of the Great Gardens of New Place is a Grade II* listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 9 February 1972. It is one of 164 Grade II* entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 30% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameShakespeare Monument on east side of the Great Gardens of New Place
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1298541
Date first listed9 February 1972
Local planning authorityStratford-on-Avon
Location52.19083, -1.70585 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1298541

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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.

Listed buildings near Shakespeare Monument on east side of the Great Gardens of New Place

NameGradeDistance
The Rose and Crown Public HouseII55 m
The Shakespeare HotelII*59 m
Stratford House HotelII60 m
4,5 and 6, Chapel LaneII67 m
Bobby Brown'S RestaurantII68 m
8 and 9, Sheep StreetII68 m
13 and 14, Sheep StreetII69 m
5, Sheep StreetII72 m
4 Sheep StreetII73 m
3, Sheep StreetII76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare Monument on east side of the Great Gardens of New Place listed?
Yes. Shakespeare Monument on east side of the Great Gardens of New Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1298541, first listed on 9 February 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Shakespeare Monument on east side of the Great Gardens of New Place?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stratford-on-Avon, 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.