Grade II* listed · South Derbyshire

Grotto to South East of the Old Mill in Melbourne Hall Gardens

Grotto to South East of the Old Mill in Melbourne Hall Gardens is a Grade II* listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 10 November 1967. It is one of 48 Grade II* entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 16% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGrotto to South East of the Old Mill in Melbourne Hall Gardens
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1334617
Date first listed10 November 1967
Local planning authoritySouth Derbyshire
Location52.81974, -1.42120 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1334617

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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 Grotto to South East of the Old Mill in Melbourne Hall Gardens

NameGradeDistance
Pool House and Attached Garden RailingsII43 m
Vase and Pedestal to North West of the Four Seasons Vase in Melbourne Hall GardensI46 m
Covered Seat to West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall GardenI48 m
Outbuilding to South of the Old MillII50 m
The Old MillII62 m
Outbuilding to North of the Old MillII75 m
Pedestal and Four Seasons Vase in Melbourne Hall GardensI77 m
Water Channel and Three Bridges in Melbourne Hall GardensII*85 m
Pedestal with Vase to South West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall GardenI87 m
Stone Fountain to South of Lower Terrace in Melbourne Hall GardensI92 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto to South East of the Old Mill in Melbourne Hall Gardens listed?
Yes. Grotto to South East of the Old Mill in Melbourne Hall Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1334617, 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 Grotto to South East of the Old Mill in Melbourne Hall Gardens?
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.