Grade II listed · Welwyn Hatfield

Signpost on Pavement in Front of Number 2 (The Eight Bells Public House)

Signpost on Pavement in Front of Number 2 (The Eight Bells Public House) is a Grade II listed building in Welwyn Hatfield, first listed on 9 December 1983. It is one of 398 Grade II entries among 429 listed buildings in Welwyn Hatfield; 33% of Welwyn Hatfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Signpost on Pavement in Front of Number 2 (The Eight Bells Public House)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1101000
Date first listed	9 December 1983
Local planning authority	Welwyn Hatfield
Location	51.76241, -0.21368 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1101000

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Welwyn Hatfield will require for your works on Signpost on Pavement in Front of Number 2 (The Eight Bells Public House), 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 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 Signpost on Pavement in Front of Number 2 (The Eight Bells Public House)

Name	Grade	Distance
1, 3 & 5 Park Street	II*	19 m
The Eight Bells Public House	II	22 m
Part of the Eight Bells Public House	II	25 m
21,23 and 25, Fore Street	II	30 m
40 and 42, Fore Street	II	31 m
Number 19 and Rear Barn	II	35 m
4,6,8,10, Park Street	II	36 m
Peta Shaw	II	41 m
17, Fore Street	II	46 m
34, Fore Street	II	48 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Signpost on Pavement in Front of Number 2 (The Eight Bells Public House) listed?

Yes. Signpost on Pavement in Front of Number 2 (The Eight Bells Public House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1101000, first listed on 9 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Signpost on Pavement in Front of Number 2 (The Eight Bells Public House)?

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