Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

Obelisk About 350 Metres South South West of Newsells Park House (Not Listed)

Obelisk About 350 Metres South South West of Newsells Park House (Not Listed) is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 3 June 1987. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 75% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Obelisk About 350 Metres South South West of Newsells Park House (Not Listed)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1102566
Date first listed	3 June 1987
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	52.01093, 0.01934 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1102566

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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 Obelisk About 350 Metres South South West of Newsells Park House (Not Listed)

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block	II	284 m
The Cottage	II	306 m
North Lodge	II	349 m
The Bury	II	356 m
Garden Walls About 100 Metres North West of the Bury	II	456 m
Keepers Cottage	II	532 m
Owlswood Cottage	II	537 m
Milestone on Civil Parish Boundary	II	701 m
The Pump House	II	736 m
2, High Street	II*	748 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Obelisk About 350 Metres South South West of Newsells Park House (Not Listed) listed?

Yes. Obelisk About 350 Metres South South West of Newsells Park House (Not Listed) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1102566, first listed on 3 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Obelisk About 350 Metres South South West of Newsells Park House (Not Listed)?

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.