Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

Observation Stone 4 Metres to North East of Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs

Observation Stone 4 Metres to North East of Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 28 May 1987. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 68% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Observation Stone 4 Metres to North East of Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1102541
Date first listed	28 May 1987
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.92484, -0.26632 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1102541

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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 Observation Stone 4 Metres to North East of Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs

Name	Grade	Distance
Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs, 90 Metres to West South West of House	II	4 m
Coach House and Walls of Attached Walled Garden at West Wing, St Ibbs	II	130 m
1 North Wing, 2 North Wing, South Wing and West Wing, at St Ibbs	II	204 m
St Ibbs Bush	II	205 m
St Ibbs Lodge	II	302 m
Double Ice House in Corner of Field 15 Metres to North West of St Ibbs Lodge	II	313 m
Bridge Over Ippollitts Brook in Park 160 Metres to East North East of St Ibbs Lodge	II	429 m
Thistley Farmhouse	II	504 m
Byre at Thistley Farm	II	537 m
Peascod Hall	II	567 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Observation Stone 4 Metres to North East of Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs listed?

Yes. Observation Stone 4 Metres to North East of Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1102541, first listed on 28 May 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Observation Stone 4 Metres to North East of Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs?

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