Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Temple of Minerva in the Botanical Gardens

Temple of Minerva in the Botanical Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 15 February 2007. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 92% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Temple of Minerva in the Botanical Gardens
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1394765
Date first listed	15 February 2007
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.38838, -2.37600 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1394765

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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 Temple of Minerva in the Botanical Gardens

Name	Grade	Distance
Jupiter Statue in the Botanical Gardens	II*	39 m
Shakespeare Monument in the Great Dell of the Botanical Gardens	II	69 m
Piers, Railings and Plinths to the South of the Municipal Golf Course	II	112 m
Cranhill	II	160 m
Two Pairs of Gatepiers at the Junction with Weston Road	II	174 m
Victoria Vase by the Lake	II	204 m
Ormond Lodge	II	218 m
Meriden	II	219 m
Gatepiers to Royal Victoria Park	II	219 m
Abbey Rectory	II	221 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Temple of Minerva in the Botanical Gardens listed?

Yes. Temple of Minerva in the Botanical Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1394765, first listed on 15 February 2007. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Temple of Minerva in 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.