Grade II* listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Lead Statue of Shepherdess to North Side of Forecourt

Lead Statue of Shepherdess to North Side of Forecourt is a Grade II* listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 18 March 1997. It is one of 164 Grade II* entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 90% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lead Statue of Shepherdess to North Side of Forecourt
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1381804
Date first listed	18 March 1997
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.20556, -1.62141 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1381804

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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 Lead Statue of Shepherdess to North Side of Forecourt

Name	Grade	Distance
Lead Statue of Shepherd to North Side of Forecourt	II*	2 m
North Forecourt Wall with Two Gates and Gate Piers and Return to Gatehouse	II*	15 m
Gatehouse to Charlecote Park	I	35 m
South Forecourt Wall, Gates, Piers and North and South Returns and Coach House	II*	40 m
Granny'S Summerhouse	II	54 m
Orangery	II	57 m
Charlecote Park	I	63 m
Laundry and Brewhouse and Stables and Coach House Immediately South of Charlecote Park	I	68 m
Terrace Wall and Steps to West Terrace and to Croquet Lawn of Charlecote Park	II	87 m
Cascade at Mouth of River Dene at Ngr Sp2585756324 to South of Charlecote Park	II	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lead Statue of Shepherdess to North Side of Forecourt listed?

Yes. Lead Statue of Shepherdess to North Side of Forecourt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1381804, first listed on 18 March 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lead Statue of Shepherdess to North Side of Forecourt?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stratford-on-Avon, 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.