Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Sharpenhoe

The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Sharpenhoe is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 13 October 2016. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 99% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Sharpenhoe
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1438490
Date first listed	13 October 2016
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	51.95966, -0.44956 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1438490

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Sharpenhoe

Name	Grade	Distance
Priory Farmhouse	II	462 m
Cottage to West End of Village on North Side of Road Approximately 296 Yards North West of Junction with Sharpenhoe Road	II	766 m
Brook End Green Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
L Shape Range of Barns to North of Brook End Green Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Barton Mill	II	1.5 km
32, Sharpenhoe Road	II	1.5 km
Church of St Margaret	I	1.6 km
Streatley House	II	1.6 km
50 and 52, Grange Road	II	1.6 km
The Royal Oak Inn	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Sharpenhoe listed?

Yes. The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Sharpenhoe is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1438490, first listed on 13 October 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Sharpenhoe?

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