Grade II listed · Brentwood

Mounting Block and Obelisk 16 Metres North East of Brentwood School Main Block

Mounting Block and Obelisk 16 Metres North East of Brentwood School Main Block is a Grade II listed building in Brentwood, first listed on 9 December 1994. It is one of 482 Grade II entries among 522 listed buildings in Brentwood; 78% of Brentwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Mounting Block and Obelisk 16 Metres North East of Brentwood School Main Block
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1197227
Date first listed	9 December 1994
Local planning authority	Brentwood
Location	51.62012, 0.30793 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1197227

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Mounting Block and Obelisk 16 Metres North East of Brentwood School Main Block

Name	Grade	Distance
School House, Brentwood School	II	54 m
Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen including walls, railings and gates	II*	109 m
38, Ingrave Road	II	119 m
Barnards House, Brentwood School	II	121 m
Old School, Brentwood School	II	122 m
Parish Social Club	II	126 m
Coach House Approximately 7 Metres South East of Rear Wing of Newnum House	II	127 m
Iron Gates and Piers 10 Metres North East of Mitre House Brentwood School	II	151 m
Mitre House Brentwood School	II	152 m
Newnum House Brentwood School	II	160 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Mounting Block and Obelisk 16 Metres North East of Brentwood School Main Block listed?

Yes. Mounting Block and Obelisk 16 Metres North East of Brentwood School Main Block is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1197227, first listed on 9 December 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Mounting Block and Obelisk 16 Metres North East of Brentwood School Main Block?

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