Metchley Abbey
Metchley Abbey is a Grade II* listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 25 April 1952. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 2% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Metchley Abbey |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1076261 |
| Date first listed | 25 April 1952 |
| Local planning authority | Birmingham |
| Location | 52.45723, -1.94556 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1076261 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Birmingham will require for your works on Metchley Abbey, 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.
Listed buildings near Metchley Abbey
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 39, York Street B17 | II | 115 m |
| 37, York Street B17 | II | 124 m |
| 35, York Street B17 | II | 129 m |
| 116 and 118, Greenfield Road B17 | II | 133 m |
| Methodist Church | II | 220 m |
| Bell Cottage | II | 245 m |
| The Clock Tower Community Education Centre | II | 269 m |
| Metchley Cottage | II | 400 m |
| The Institute | II | 439 m |
| The Fire Station | II | 482 m |