Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Direction Stone at Junction of A420 and B4039

Direction Stone at Junction of A420 and B4039 is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 9 December 1985. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 53% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDirection Stone at Junction of A420 and B4039
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1283421
Date first listed9 December 1985
Local planning authorityWiltshire
Location51.47255, -2.17054 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1283421

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Direction Stone at Junction of A420 and B4039, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Direction Stone at Junction of A420 and B4039 listed?
Yes. Direction Stone at Junction of A420 and B4039 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1283421, first listed on 9 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Direction Stone at Junction of A420 and B4039?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, 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.