Grade I listed · Shropshire

Haughmond Abbey

Haughmond Abbey is a Grade I listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 17 February 1985. It is one of 120 Grade I entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 52% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Haughmond Abbey
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1052157
Date first listed	17 February 1985
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.73177, -2.68000 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1052157

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Haughmond Abbey, 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 Haughmond Abbey

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn Approximately 20 Metres North of Haughmond Farmhouse	II	396 m
The Old Shop	II	1.2 km
Gatehouse to Sundorne Castle	II	1.3 km
Screen Wall and Tower to South Side of Sundorne Castle Site	II	1.4 km
Farm Buildings and Carriage Arch to Sundorne Castle	II	1.4 km
Chapel to Sundorne Castle	II	1.4 km
Perimeter Wall, Gateway, Gate and Shelter to West and North of Sundorne Castle Site	II	1.5 km
Sunderton Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Criftins	II	1.7 km
The Old Post Office and Attched Smithy and Numbers 1 and 2	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Haughmond Abbey listed?

Yes. Haughmond Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1052157, first listed on 17 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Haughmond Abbey?

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