Grade II listed · Telford and Wrekin

Wheel Pit

Wheel Pit is a Grade II listed building in Telford and Wrekin, first listed on 8 April 1983. It is one of 725 Grade II 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	Wheel Pit
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1054136
Date first listed	8 April 1983
Local planning authority	Telford and Wrekin
Location	52.64057, -2.49311 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1054136

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Telford and Wrekin will require for your works on Wheel Pit, 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 Wheel Pit

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale Ironworks	I	26 m
22 and 23, Darby Road	II	32 m
Former Coach House of Dale House	II	38 m
20 and 21, Darby Road	II	48 m
11 and 12, Darby Road	II	48 m
The Boy and Swan Fountain	II	63 m
25 and 26 Darby Road	II	65 m
7-10, Darby Road	II	66 m
Snapper Furnace	II*	66 m
Retaining wall east of Dale House, 27 Darby Road	II	75 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheel Pit listed?

Yes. Wheel Pit is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1054136, 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 Wheel Pit?

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.