Grade I listed · Telford and Wrekin

The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale Ironworks

The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale Ironworks is a Grade I listed building in Telford and Wrekin, first listed on 8 April 1983. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 790 listed buildings in Telford and Wrekin; 42% of Telford and Wrekin’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale Ironworks
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1054135
Date first listed	8 April 1983
Local planning authority	Telford and Wrekin
Location	52.64051, -2.49273 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1054135

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Telford and Wrekin will require for your works on The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale Ironworks, 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 The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale Ironworks

Name	Grade	Distance
Wheel Pit	II	26 m
Snapper Furnace	II*	43 m
The Boy and Swan Fountain	II	54 m
22 and 23, Darby Road	II	58 m
Former Coach House of Dale House	II	62 m
The New School House	II	67 m
11 and 12, Darby Road	II	67 m
20 and 21, Darby Road	II	71 m
7-10, Darby Road	II	79 m
25 and 26 Darby Road	II	89 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale Ironworks listed?

Yes. The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale Ironworks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1054135, first listed on 8 April 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale Ironworks?

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.