Grade I listed · Hounslow

Obelisk in Chiswick Park at End of Avenue Running West from Temple

Obelisk in Chiswick Park at End of Avenue Running West from Temple is a Grade I listed building in Hounslow, first listed on 21 May 1973. It is one of 32 Grade I entries among 512 listed buildings in Hounslow; 36% of Hounslow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameObelisk in Chiswick Park at End of Avenue Running West from Temple
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1079608
Date first listed21 May 1973
Local planning authorityHounslow
Location51.48236, -0.26128 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1079608

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 in Chiswick Park at End of Avenue Running West from Temple

NameGradeDistance
Entrance Gateway of Chiswick Park Immediately West of ObeliskI23 m
Cascade in Chiswick ParkI178 m
Ionic Temple and Obelisk in Chiswick ParkI198 m
Two Statues Flanking Chiswick HouseI223 m
Chiswick HouseI237 m
Ten Terms with Female Heads in Semicircle Before Front of Chiswick HouseI240 m
Ornaments Lining Avenue to Rear of Chiswick HouseI250 m
Stone Entrance Piers in Front of Chiswick HouseI254 m
Three Male Statues from Hadrian'S Villa in Chiswick ParkI258 m
Classic bridge in Chiswick ParkI279 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Obelisk in Chiswick Park at End of Avenue Running West from Temple listed?
Yes. Obelisk in Chiswick Park at End of Avenue Running West from Temple is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1079608, first listed on 21 May 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Obelisk in Chiswick Park at End of Avenue Running West from Temple?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hounslow, 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.