Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Rustic Seat in Rear Garden of Number 28 (Not Included)

Rustic Seat in Rear Garden of Number 28 (Not Included) is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 31 March 1989. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 92% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rustic Seat in Rear Garden of Number 28 (Not Included)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1217449
Date first listed	31 March 1989
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.80678, -0.03346 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217449

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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 Rustic Seat in Rear Garden of Number 28 (Not Included)

Name	Grade	Distance
Gazebo Within the Garden of Former Amwell House	II*	15 m
Scott'S Grotto	I	16 m
Summerhouse in Grounds of Hertford Regional College	II	158 m
Weight Restriction Plaque Approximately 5 Metres East of Bridge at Tl 3575 1400	II	179 m
Bridge Over New River on North Side of Hertford Road at Tl 3574 1401	II	180 m
Railings Along North Side of Hertford Road, Tl 3575 1401 to Tl 3587 1399	II	210 m
Amwell House, Hertford Regional College	II*	231 m
Hertford Regional College	II	243 m
43, Amwell End	II	271 m
14, London Road	II	272 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Seat in Rear Garden of Number 28 (Not Included) listed?

Yes. Rustic Seat in Rear Garden of Number 28 (Not Included) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1217449, first listed on 31 March 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rustic Seat in Rear Garden of Number 28 (Not Included)?

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.