Grade II listed · Braintree

Milestone on East Verge of Road and Adjoining the Garden of Numbers 33 and 35

Milestone on East Verge of Road and Adjoining the Garden of Numbers 33 and 35 is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 15 October 1984. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 57% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milestone on East Verge of Road and Adjoining the Garden of Numbers 33 and 35
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1276667
Date first listed	15 October 1984
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.96564, 0.59895 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1276667

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Milestone on East Verge of Road and Adjoining the Garden of Numbers 33 and 35, 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 Milestone on East Verge of Road and Adjoining the Garden of Numbers 33 and 35

Name	Grade	Distance
41 and 43, Queen Street	II	47 m
Brickwall Farmhouse	II	62 m
The Old Half Moon	II	90 m
Bridge House Wash Farm House	II	171 m
Wash Farm, Barn Opposite and Approximatley 30 Metres North East of Wash Farm House	II	183 m
The White House	II	310 m
Grove House Including Attached Forecourt Railings and Gate	II	388 m
Potter House	II	415 m
33 and 35, Potter Street	II	428 m
27, 29 and 31, Potter Street	II	449 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milestone on East Verge of Road and Adjoining the Garden of Numbers 33 and 35 listed?

Yes. Milestone on East Verge of Road and Adjoining the Garden of Numbers 33 and 35 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1276667, first listed on 15 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milestone on East Verge of Road and Adjoining the Garden of Numbers 33 and 35?

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