Grade II* listed · Newark and Sherwood

Orangery, Fountain and Garden Wall at Rufford Abbey

Orangery, Fountain and Garden Wall at Rufford Abbey is a Grade II* listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 10 July 1975. It is one of 57 Grade II* entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 44% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOrangery, Fountain and Garden Wall at Rufford Abbey
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1370165
Date first listed10 July 1975
Local planning authorityNewark and Sherwood
Location53.17552, -1.03512 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1370165

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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 Orangery, Fountain and Garden Wall at Rufford Abbey

NameGradeDistance
Garden HouseII28 m
Coach House at Rufford Abbey and Adjoining Boundary WallII35 m
Brewhouse and Adjoining Bothy and Boundary WallII40 m
Water Tower and Boundary Wall at Rufford AbbeyII56 m
Garden Urn 25 Metres East of Rufford AbbeyII79 m
Stable Block at Rufford AbbeyII83 m
Rufford AbbeyI96 m
Garden Urn 62 Metres West of Rufford AbbeyII143 m
Garden Urn 60 Metres West of Rufford AbbeyII150 m
Garden Urn 28 Metres North of Rufford AbbeyII193 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Orangery, Fountain and Garden Wall at Rufford Abbey listed?
Yes. Orangery, Fountain and Garden Wall at Rufford Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1370165, first listed on 10 July 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Orangery, Fountain and Garden Wall at Rufford Abbey?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newark and Sherwood, 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.