Grade II listed · East Staffordshire

Trent and Mersey Canal Milepost at Sk 259 260

Trent and Mersey Canal Milepost at Sk 259 260 is a Grade II listed building in East Staffordshire, first listed on 26 March 1986. It is one of 822 Grade II entries among 897 listed buildings in East Staffordshire; 81% of East Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Trent and Mersey Canal Milepost at Sk 259 260
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1038428
Date first listed	26 March 1986
Local planning authority	East Staffordshire
Location	52.83106, -1.61647 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1038428

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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 Trent and Mersey Canal Milepost at Sk 259 260

Name	Grade	Distance
Milepost at Sk 258 256	II	338 m
Claymills Pumping Station	II*	371 m
Workshop, Agitator Engine House, Chief Engineer’s Office, Tinsmith's Shop and Dynamo House to Claymills Pumping Station	II	401 m
Church of St Mary	II*	655 m
Bridge Farmhouse	II	831 m
Wetmore Hall Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Rifle Range Target Wall at Burton Meadows	II	1.3 km
Dovecliffe	II	1.4 km
Craythorne Hall (Now Includes Craythorne Grange)	II	1.6 km
Burton Mill	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Trent and Mersey Canal Milepost at Sk 259 260 listed?

Yes. Trent and Mersey Canal Milepost at Sk 259 260 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1038428, first listed on 26 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Trent and Mersey Canal Milepost at Sk 259 260?

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