Grade II listed · Waverley

The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Hydon's Ball

The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Hydon's Ball is a Grade II listed building in Waverley, first listed on 11 October 2016. It is one of 1,619 Grade II entries among 1,736 listed buildings in Waverley; 99% of Waverley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Hydon's Ball
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1438499
Date first listed11 October 2016
Local planning authorityWaverley
Location51.14664, -0.60465 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1438499

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Waverley will require for your works on The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Hydon's Ball, 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 The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Hydon's Ball listed?
Yes. The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Hydon's Ball is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1438499, first listed on 11 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, Hydon's Ball?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Waverley, 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.