Grade II* listed · Stafford

Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Trentham Gardens

Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Trentham Gardens is a Grade II* listed building in Stafford, first listed on 25 April 1980. It is one of 69 Grade II* entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 50% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePerseus with the Head of Medusa, Trentham Gardens
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1374226
Date first listed25 April 1980
Local planning authorityStafford
Location52.96245, -2.20167 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1374226

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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 Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Trentham Gardens

NameGradeDistance
Retaining wall, balustrade, steps and boathouse, Trentham GardensII7 m
Arbour Trellis at Trentham GardensII135 m
Retaining wall, balustrade and steps between the flower and parterre gardens, Trentham GardensII208 m
Garden Pavilion at Trentham GardensII218 m
Flower Garden Walls at Trentham GardensII254 m
Remains of Trentham Hall: The Grand Entrance and conservatoryII*299 m
Remains of Trentham Hall: orangery, sculpture gallery and clock towerII322 m
Church of St Mary and All SaintsII*325 m
Remains of Cross in Churchyard of Church of St Mary and All SaintsII352 m
Remains of Trentham Hall: former stable block and service quartersII383 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Trentham Gardens listed?
Yes. Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Trentham Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1374226, first listed on 25 April 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Trentham Gardens?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stafford, 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.