Grade II listed · South Derbyshire

Garden Wall to East of Sunken Gardens at Site of Drakelow Hall

Garden Wall to East of Sunken Gardens at Site of Drakelow Hall is a Grade II listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 12 December 1986. It is one of 616 Grade II entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 60% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Wall to East of Sunken Gardens at Site of Drakelow Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1311251
Date first listed	12 December 1986
Local planning authority	South Derbyshire
Location	52.78084, -1.64434 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1311251

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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 Garden Wall to East of Sunken Gardens at Site of Drakelow Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Sunken Gardens at Site of Drakelow Hall	II	113 m
Stableblock and Cottages to Former Drakelow Hall at Sk 241203	II	163 m
Gate Piers, Adjoining Walls and Attached Piers at Drakelow Lodge Entrance to Drakelow Power Station	II	1.6 km
Grove Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Royle Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Boundary Wall of 40 Metres Fronting Road to South of Hill Farmhouse	II	2.5 km
Hill Farmhouse	II	2.6 km
The Shrubbery	II	2.9 km
Barr Hall and Attached Farm Buildings	II	2.9 km
Priory Farmhouse	II	3.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Wall to East of Sunken Gardens at Site of Drakelow Hall listed?

Yes. Garden Wall to East of Sunken Gardens at Site of Drakelow Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1311251, first listed on 12 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Wall to East of Sunken Gardens at Site of Drakelow Hall?

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.