Grade I listed · Telford and Wrekin

Shrewsbury Canal, Longdon Aqueduct (Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal) Shrewsbury Canal, the Aqueduct of the Shrewsbury Canal

Shrewsbury Canal, Longdon Aqueduct (Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal) Shrewsbury Canal, the Aqueduct of the Shrewsbury Canal is a Grade I listed building in Telford and Wrekin, first listed on 30 March 1971. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 790 listed buildings in Telford and Wrekin; 12% of Telford and Wrekin’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shrewsbury Canal, Longdon Aqueduct (Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal) Shrewsbury Canal, the Aqueduct of the Shrewsbury Canal
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1037006
Date first listed	30 March 1971
Local planning authority	Telford and Wrekin
Location	52.73705, -2.56787 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1037006

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Telford and Wrekin will require for your works on Shrewsbury Canal, Longdon Aqueduct (Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal) Shrewsbury Canal, the Aqueduct of the Shrewsbury Canal, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Shrewsbury Canal, Longdon Aqueduct (Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal) Shrewsbury Canal, the Aqueduct of the Shrewsbury Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge South West of Longdon Aqueduct	II	162 m
Bush Cottage	II	273 m
Sundial Immediately West of Longdon Hall	II	541 m
Longdon Hall	II*	562 m
Church of St Bartholomew	II	564 m
Barn East of Longdon Hall	II	625 m
Longswood Farmhouse	II	934 m
Store Immediately North East of Tern Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Long Lane Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
Isombridge Cottages	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Shrewsbury Canal, Longdon Aqueduct (Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal) Shrewsbury Canal, the Aqueduct of the Shrewsbury Canal listed?

Yes. Shrewsbury Canal, Longdon Aqueduct (Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal) Shrewsbury Canal, the Aqueduct of the Shrewsbury Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1037006, first listed on 30 March 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shrewsbury Canal, Longdon Aqueduct (Aqueduct on the Shrewsbury Canal) Shrewsbury Canal, the Aqueduct of the Shrewsbury Canal?

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