Grade II* listed · Shropshire

Church of St John the Evangelist

Church of St John the Evangelist is a Grade II* listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 20 August 1971. It is one of 492 Grade II* entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 27% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St John the Evangelist
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1055926
Date first listed20 August 1971
Local planning authorityShropshire
Location52.89068, -2.83706 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1055926

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Church of St John the Evangelist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Evangelist listed?
Yes. Church of St John the Evangelist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1055926, first listed on 20 August 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Evangelist?
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.