Grade II listed · Isle of Wight

Japanese Steps and Shinto Arch

Japanese Steps and Shinto Arch is a Grade II listed building in Isle of Wight, first listed on 17 March 2004. It is one of 1,879 Grade II entries among 1,977 listed buildings in Isle of Wight; 96% of Isle of Wight’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameJapanese Steps and Shinto Arch
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1390841
Date first listed17 March 2004
Local planning authorityIsle of Wight
Location50.72142, -1.13250 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1390841

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Japanese Steps and Shinto Arch

NameGradeDistance
Garden Building to South East of Woodlands ValeII30 m
Woodlands Vale, Including Attached Rose Arches, Forecourt Balustrading, Terrace Walling, Alcove, Pergola, Steps, Planters and Ornamental PondsII*50 m
Garden Building to North West of Woodlands ValeII97 m
Woodlands Vale LodgeII200 m
Puckpool HouseII300 m
Thornton CottageII374 m
Electrical transformer pillar, Oakhill Road, SeaviewII422 m
Battery HotelII540 m
Puckpool LodgeII551 m
Oak HillII586 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Japanese Steps and Shinto Arch listed?
Yes. Japanese Steps and Shinto Arch is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1390841, first listed on 17 March 2004. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Japanese Steps and Shinto Arch?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Isle of Wight, 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.