Grade II* listed · Leeds

Obelisk and enclosing railings approximately 200m southeast of Rotunda in Black Fen Pleasure Grounds

Obelisk and enclosing railings approximately 200m southeast of Rotunda in Black Fen Pleasure Grounds is a Grade II* listed building in Leeds, first listed on 1 May 1960. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 4% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameObelisk and enclosing railings approximately 200m southeast of Rotunda in Black Fen Pleasure Grounds
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1065974
Date first listed1 May 1960
Local planning authorityLeeds
Location53.86048, -1.37097 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1065974

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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 and enclosing railings approximately 200m southeast of Rotunda in Black Fen Pleasure Grounds

NameGradeDistance
Temple of Leod Lud Approximately 300 Metres Due South of the Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure GroundsII*211 m
The Rotunda in the Black Fen Pleasure GroundI211 m
Milepost at Se415398II805 m
Gothic Temple Approximately 370 Metres South of Bramham Park HouseI958 m
Obelisk Pond and the Great Cascade Approximately 300 Metres South of Bramham Park HouseI962 m
Retaining Wall to South Terrace and Eastern Part of Garden Terminating at the Four Faces AvenueI990 m
Stone Surround to T Shaped PondI995 m
Monument to Jet in Dogs' Graveyard Approximately 50 Metres to North of Gothic TempleII1.0 km
Gothic Summer House Approximately 200 Metres South of Bramham ParkII1.0 km
T Pond at Junction of Walks Approximately 350 Metres South West of Bramham Park HouseI1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Obelisk and enclosing railings approximately 200m southeast of Rotunda in Black Fen Pleasure Grounds listed?
Yes. Obelisk and enclosing railings approximately 200m southeast of Rotunda in Black Fen Pleasure Grounds is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1065974, first listed on 1 May 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Obelisk and enclosing railings approximately 200m southeast of Rotunda in Black Fen Pleasure Grounds?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Leeds, 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.