Grade I listed · Derbyshire Dales

Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond

Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond is a Grade I listed building in Derbyshire Dales, first listed on 19 June 1987. It is one of 54 Grade I entries among 2,304 listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales; 88% of Derbyshire Dales’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1334743
Date first listed	19 June 1987
Local planning authority	Derbyshire Dales
Location	53.22558, -1.60948 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1334743

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Derbyshire Dales will require for your works on Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond

Name	Grade	Distance
Statue Terminating the Vista to the East of the Ring Pond	II	41 m
The Willow Tree Fountain	II	88 m
Retaining Walls and Steps Surrounding the Site of the Great Conservatory	II	111 m
Group of Statues and Vases on Lawn South of Chatsworth House	II	140 m
The Emperor Fountain	II	160 m
The Seahorse Fountain	II	161 m
Foundation Walls of Paxtons Great Conservatory	II	185 m
Row of Eleven Statues Along the Broadwalk	II	196 m
Conduit House Cascade and Adjoining Statues	I	197 m
Group of 18 Columns Enclosing Rose Garden	II	240 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond listed?

Yes. Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1334743, first listed on 19 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Series of Herms and Altars laid out in a Y to the east of the Ring Pond?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Derbyshire Dales, 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.