Grade II* listed · Herefordshire, County of

Obelisk at National Grid Reference So 7523

Obelisk at National Grid Reference So 7523 is a Grade II* listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 10 January 1986. It is one of 356 Grade II* entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 65% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Obelisk at National Grid Reference So 7523
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1266786
Date first listed	10 January 1986
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.03829, -2.36249 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1266786

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Obelisk at National Grid Reference So 7523, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 at National Grid Reference So 7523

Name	Grade	Distance
Bronsil Castle Bridge and Moat	II*	699 m
Milestone at National Grid Reference So 7600 3689	II	1.2 km
Hill Top Hollybush Top	II	1.2 km
Sunnyside	II	1.4 km
The Haven	II	1.4 km
Park Lodge, Gate and Gatepiers	II	1.4 km
Netherton Farmhouse and Attached Dairy Building at Rear	II	1.5 km
Barn to Rear of Netherton Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Retaining Wall to Lower Terrace on Garden Front of Eastnor Castle	II	1.9 km
Eastnor Castle	I	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Obelisk at National Grid Reference So 7523 listed?

Yes. Obelisk at National Grid Reference So 7523 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1266786, first listed on 10 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Obelisk at National Grid Reference So 7523?

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