Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

Obelisk Approximately 50 Metres South East of Southill Station

Obelisk Approximately 50 Metres South East of Southill Station is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 6 March 1985. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 70% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Obelisk Approximately 50 Metres South East of Southill Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1237880
Date first listed	6 March 1985
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	52.06439, -0.34988 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1237880

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on Obelisk Approximately 50 Metres South East of Southill Station, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Approximately 50 Metres South East of Southill Station

Name	Grade	Distance
Southill Station	II	502 m
Outbuilding Immediately North East of Southill Station	II	511 m
Park Farmhouse	II	740 m
Gastlings Farmhouse	II	952 m
Statue at South West End of South Vista	II	1.1 km
Statue Group at South End of South Vista	II	1.1 km
Statue at South East End of South Vista	II	1.1 km
Statue Halfway Down South Vista on West Side	II	1.1 km
Statue Approximately 20 Metres South of West End of Terrace	II	1.1 km
Statue Halfway Down South Vista on East Side	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Obelisk Approximately 50 Metres South East of Southill Station listed?

Yes. Obelisk Approximately 50 Metres South East of Southill Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237880, first listed on 6 March 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Obelisk Approximately 50 Metres South East of Southill Station?

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