Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs, 90 Metres to West South West of House

Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs, 90 Metres to West South West of House is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 28 May 1987. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 68% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs, 90 Metres to West South West of House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1295431
Date first listed	28 May 1987
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.92481, -0.26635 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1295431

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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 Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs, 90 Metres to West South West of House

Name	Grade	Distance
Observation Stone 4 Metres to North East of Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs	II	4 m
Coach House and Walls of Attached Walled Garden at West Wing, St Ibbs	II	133 m
1 North Wing, 2 North Wing, South Wing and West Wing, at St Ibbs	II	208 m
St Ibbs Bush	II	208 m
St Ibbs Lodge	II	306 m
Double Ice House in Corner of Field 15 Metres to North West of St Ibbs Lodge	II	317 m
Bridge Over Ippollitts Brook in Park 160 Metres to East North East of St Ibbs Lodge	II	434 m
Thistley Farmhouse	II	502 m
Byre at Thistley Farm	II	536 m
Peascod Hall	II	565 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs, 90 Metres to West South West of House listed?

Yes. Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs, 90 Metres to West South West of House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1295431, first listed on 28 May 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs, 90 Metres to West South West of House?

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