Grade II listed · Braintree

Milestone and milepost standing on the south side of Rowley Hill (A1017), around 60m south-east of its junction with Church Walk

Milestone and milepost standing on the south side of Rowley Hill (A1017), around 60m south-east of its junction with Church Walk is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 25 March 2021. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 100% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milestone and milepost standing on the south side of Rowley Hill (A1017), around 60m south-east of its junction with Church Walk
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1470460
Date first listed	25 March 2021
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	52.06937, 0.46862 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1470460

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Milestone and milepost standing on the south side of Rowley Hill (A1017), around 60m south-east of its junction with Church Walk, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Milestone and milepost standing on the south side of Rowley Hill (A1017), around 60m south-east of its junction with Church Walk

Name	Grade	Distance
The Red Lion Public House	II	180 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	337 m
Pope Mill Farmhouse	II	448 m
Station Cnr Cottage	II	480 m
Barn Approximately 40 Metres North West of Pope Mill Farmhouse	II	494 m
Suffolk Edge	II	552 m
Challice'S Farmhouse	II	572 m
2, Kedington End	II	612 m
Abbots Hall	II	658 m
The Dower House	II	757 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milestone and milepost standing on the south side of Rowley Hill (A1017), around 60m south-east of its junction with Church Walk listed?

Yes. Milestone and milepost standing on the south side of Rowley Hill (A1017), around 60m south-east of its junction with Church Walk is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1470460, first listed on 25 March 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milestone and milepost standing on the south side of Rowley Hill (A1017), around 60m south-east of its junction with Church Walk?

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