Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Three Obelisks on River Bank of River Thames

Three Obelisks on River Bank of River Thames is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 25 June 1983. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 61% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Three Obelisks on River Bank of River Thames
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1285596
Date first listed	25 June 1983
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.47145, -0.31474 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1285596

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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 Three Obelisks on River Bank of River Thames

Name	Grade	Distance
Kew Observatory	I	286 m
The Queen'S Cottage	II*	781 m
Isleworth Drawbridge and Ferry Gate	II	812 m
Former Stable Block to Gordon House	II	891 m
Gordon House Maria Grey Training College	II*	911 m
Richmond Baths, Old Deer Park	II	926 m
Pavilion at Richmond Athletic Ground	II	1.0 km
Richmond Footbridge, Lock and Sluices	II*	1.0 km
Pembroke Villas	II	1.1 km
12 and 14, Kew Foot Road	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Obelisks on River Bank of River Thames listed?

Yes. Three Obelisks on River Bank of River Thames is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1285596, first listed on 25 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Three Obelisks on River Bank of River Thames?

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