Grade II listed · Reigate and Banstead

Grotto including steps and south boundary wall at 6 Monk's Walk, Reigate

Grotto including steps and south boundary wall at 6 Monk's Walk, Reigate is a Grade II listed building in Reigate and Banstead, first listed on 27 March 2012. It is one of 428 Grade II entries among 457 listed buildings in Reigate and Banstead; 93% of Reigate and Banstead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto including steps and south boundary wall at 6 Monk's Walk, Reigate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1407494
Date first listed	27 March 2012
Local planning authority	Reigate and Banstead
Location	51.23698, -0.19886 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1407494

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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 Grotto including steps and south boundary wall at 6 Monk's Walk, Reigate

Name	Grade	Distance
Ruins in South-West Corner of Grounds of No 2 Chart Lane	II	20 m
Gateway in South Wall of Grounds of No 2 (Cherchefelle)	II	62 m
Round Tower in Grounds of Parish Hall Opposite Churchyard Steps	II	66 m
Cherchefelle	II	72 m
Delville	II	117 m
Church of St Mary Magdalene	II*	120 m
The Cottage	II	281 m
The Baron'S	II*	309 m
45, Church Street	II	326 m
Ice House in Grounds Reigate 6th Form College	II	345 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto including steps and south boundary wall at 6 Monk's Walk, Reigate listed?

Yes. Grotto including steps and south boundary wall at 6 Monk's Walk, Reigate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1407494, first listed on 27 March 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto including steps and south boundary wall at 6 Monk's Walk, Reigate?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Reigate and Banstead, 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.