Grade II listed · South Staffordshire

Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge)

Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge) is a Grade II listed building in South Staffordshire, first listed on 28 March 1985. It is one of 602 Grade II entries among 659 listed buildings in South Staffordshire; 31% of South Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1039350
Date first listed	28 March 1985
Local planning authority	South Staffordshire
Location	52.67489, -2.17752 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1039350

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Staffordshire will require for your works on Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge), 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 Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge)

Name	Grade	Distance
Rushall Hall	II	143 m
Chantry Cottage	II	210 m
The Chantry	II	215 m
17 and 19 Newport Street	II	218 m
2, School Road	II	223 m
Brewood War Memorial, in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin and St Chad's Church	II	225 m
25A Newport Street	II	226 m
Westgate, Forecourt Wall and Gate Piers	II*	227 m
Anslow Memorial Approximeately 15 Yards South of West Tower	II	244 m
Thomas Vaughton Memorial Circa 1 Yard North of West Tower	II	245 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge) listed?

Yes. Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1039350, first listed on 28 March 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge)?

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