Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Gauge House at the River Lee at Ngr Tl 3399 1381

Gauge House at the River Lee at Ngr Tl 3399 1381 is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 9 September 1996. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 95% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gauge House at the River Lee at Ngr Tl 3399 1381
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1268987
Date first listed	9 September 1996
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.80687, -0.05786 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268987

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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 Gauge House at the River Lee at Ngr Tl 3399 1381

Name	Grade	Distance
New River Company Property Markers in Os Field 44	II	143 m
New River Company Property Markers in Os Fields 41 and 44	II	261 m
Bridge at Ngr Tl 3410 1355	II	280 m
Bridge at Ngr Tl 3413 1349	II	344 m
Riversdale Mill House	II	395 m
Bridge at Ngr Tl 3449 1373	II	496 m
Bridge at Ngr Tl 3451 1372	II	515 m
The Lodge, Ware Park	II	747 m
South Lodge to Ware Park	II	794 m
Bridge Over New River on the Meads at Tl 3481 1390	II	822 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gauge House at the River Lee at Ngr Tl 3399 1381 listed?

Yes. Gauge House at the River Lee at Ngr Tl 3399 1381 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268987, first listed on 9 September 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gauge House at the River Lee at Ngr Tl 3399 1381?

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.