Grade I listed · Bracknell Forest

Grotto in the Grounds of Ascot Place, to South of House at West End of Lake

Grotto in the Grounds of Ascot Place, to South of House at West End of Lake is a Grade I listed building in Bracknell Forest, first listed on 20 December 1972. It is one of 1 Grade I entries among 256 listed buildings in Bracknell Forest; 13% of Bracknell Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGrotto in the Grounds of Ascot Place, to South of House at West End of Lake
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1390475
Date first listed20 December 1972
Local planning authorityBracknell Forest
Location51.43228, -0.68785 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1390475

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bracknell Forest will require for your works on Grotto in the Grounds of Ascot Place, to South of House at West End of Lake, 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 Grotto in the Grounds of Ascot Place, to South of House at West End of Lake

NameGradeDistance
Road Bridge in the Grounds of Ascot Place, to S of House Adjoining the GrottoII29 m
Statue of Ascot Place Approx 27 Metres South of West Corner of HouseII169 m
Garden Gate at Ascot Place Approximately 25m South-West of HouseII174 m
Statue at Ascot Place Approx 27 Metres South of East Corner of HouseII181 m
Ascot PlaceII191 m
Stable Buildings and Gate Pier North-West of Ascot PlaceII194 m
Quince Cottage and Garden Cottage, North-West of Ascot PlaceII201 m
Statue at Ascot Place in Front of Centre Window Or Fight Pavilion of HouseII203 m
Mulberry Cottage, Coach-House and Adjoining Link Block North-West of Ascot PlaceII220 m
Estate Office and Adjoining Tower, North-West of Ascot PlaceII222 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto in the Grounds of Ascot Place, to South of House at West End of Lake listed?
Yes. Grotto in the Grounds of Ascot Place, to South of House at West End of Lake is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1390475, first listed on 20 December 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Grotto in the Grounds of Ascot Place, to South of House at West End of Lake?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bracknell Forest, 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.