Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Public Pump on Riverbank Opposite Chapel Lane

Public Pump on Riverbank Opposite Chapel Lane is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 30 April 1985. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 77% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Public Pump on Riverbank Opposite Chapel Lane
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1210198
Date first listed	30 April 1985
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.87634, 0.08477 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210198

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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 Public Pump on Riverbank Opposite Chapel Lane

Name	Grade	Distance
The Nag'S Head Public House	II	33 m
Brook House	II	40 m
Former Forge and Workshop at Brook House 10 Metres West of House	II	56 m
Outhouse at May Cottage 3 Metres North of House	II	94 m
Houghtons	II	102 m
Brewhouse and Attached Garden Wall at Ford House 8 Metres North West of House with Wall Extending South for About 85 Metres	II	103 m
May Cottage and Gouldburn	II*	108 m
Ashmeads	II*	138 m
Maltings	II	138 m
Ford House	II	142 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Public Pump on Riverbank Opposite Chapel Lane listed?

Yes. Public Pump on Riverbank Opposite Chapel Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1210198, first listed on 30 April 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Public Pump on Riverbank Opposite Chapel Lane?

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