Grade II* listed · South Kesteven

Obelisk, Approximately 250 Metres West North West of Stoke Rochford Hall

Obelisk, Approximately 250 Metres West North West of Stoke Rochford Hall is a Grade II* listed building in South Kesteven, first listed on 14 July 1978. It is one of 197 Grade II* entries among 2,152 listed buildings in South Kesteven; 45% of South Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Obelisk, Approximately 250 Metres West North West of Stoke Rochford Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1062294
Date first listed	14 July 1978
Local planning authority	South Kesteven
Location	52.84290, -0.64163 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1062294

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Kesteven will require for your works on Obelisk, Approximately 250 Metres West North West of Stoke Rochford Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Obelisk, Approximately 250 Metres West North West of Stoke Rochford Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables Immediately North of Stoke Rochford Hall	II	211 m
Gate, Screen Wall and Balustrade to West of Stoke Rochford Hall	II*	244 m
Stoke Rochford Hall	I	256 m
Seats, Balustrades and Terraces to East of Stoke Rochford Hall	I	294 m
Kennels and Yard Wall and Railings	II	319 m
Kennel Masters House	II	321 m
Smithy and Stable Range at Home Farm	II	400 m
Dovecote Cottage, the Bungalow and Crew Yards at Home Farm	II	422 m
Crew Yards at Home Farm	II	442 m
Ornamental Archway 250 M South West from Hall	I	449 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Obelisk, Approximately 250 Metres West North West of Stoke Rochford Hall listed?

Yes. Obelisk, Approximately 250 Metres West North West of Stoke Rochford Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1062294, first listed on 14 July 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Obelisk, Approximately 250 Metres West North West of Stoke Rochford Hall?

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