Grade II listed · Shropshire

Old Church of St Laurence (Ruins)

Old Church of St Laurence (Ruins) is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 29 November 1951. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 4% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old Church of St Laurence (Ruins)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1053905
Date first listed	29 November 1951
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.46129, -2.56368 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1053905

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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 Old Church of St Laurence (Ruins)

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Church of St Laurence	II	74 m
The Boyne Arms Inn	II	151 m
Aston Manor	II*	1.6 km
Church of St Michael	II*	1.7 km
Church Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
Parish Church	II	2.0 km
Cleobury North War Memorial	II	2.1 km
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	2.1 km
Old Rectory	II	2.2 km
The Bold	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Church of St Laurence (Ruins) listed?

Yes. Old Church of St Laurence (Ruins) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1053905, first listed on 29 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old Church of St Laurence (Ruins)?

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.