Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Shakespeare Monument in the Great Dell of the Botanical Gardens

Shakespeare Monument in the Great Dell of the Botanical Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 5 August 1975. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 37% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shakespeare Monument in the Great Dell of the Botanical Gardens
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1394762
Date first listed	5 August 1975
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.38855, -2.37696 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1394762

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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 Shakespeare Monument in the Great Dell of the Botanical Gardens

Name	Grade	Distance
Jupiter Statue in the Botanical Gardens	II*	50 m
Temple of Minerva in the Botanical Gardens	II	69 m
Two Pairs of Gatepiers at the Junction with Weston Road	II	107 m
Cranhill	II	137 m
Abbey Rectory	II	152 m
18 and 19, Park Lane	II	154 m
Ormond Lodge	II	156 m
Grafton Lodge No. 20 and Grafton Lodge	II	160 m
Stratton House	II	163 m
Piers, Railings and Plinths to the South of the Municipal Golf Course	II	168 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare Monument in the Great Dell of the Botanical Gardens listed?

Yes. Shakespeare Monument in the Great Dell of the Botanical Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1394762, first listed on 5 August 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shakespeare Monument in the Great Dell of the Botanical Gardens?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.