Grade I listed · Worcester

Edgar Tower

Edgar Tower is a Grade I listed building in Worcester, first listed on 22 May 1954. It is one of 14 Grade I entries among 719 listed buildings in Worcester; 0% of Worcester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Edgar Tower
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1063829
Date first listed	22 May 1954
Local planning authority	Worcester
Location	52.18806, -2.21973 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1063829

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Worcester will require for your works on Edgar Tower, 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 Edgar Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
No 15 and Wall Adjoining to East	II*	20 m
2, College Green	II	22 m
12, College Precincts	II	22 m
10, College Precincts	II	27 m
15 and 16, Edgar Street	II	28 m
Choir House	II	31 m
Tower House	II	33 m
14, Edgar Street	II	33 m
9, College Precincts	II	35 m
2, Edgar Street	II	36 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Edgar Tower listed?

Yes. Edgar Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1063829, first listed on 22 May 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Edgar Tower?

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