Grade II listed · Sandwell

Top Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level

Top Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 29 September 1987. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 36% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTop Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1077149
Date first listed29 September 1987
Local planning authoritySandwell
Location52.53185, -2.07336 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1077149

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sandwell will require for your works on Top Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level, 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 Top Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level

NameGradeDistance
The Boat Gauging House, Tipton Canal Basin (Off Factory Road) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII18 m
Middle Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 40 Metres East of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII90 m
Bottom Lock and Attached Cantilever Footbridge, Factory Locks (Approximately 50 Meters North of Furnace Parade) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII176 m
The Fountain Inn Public HouseII417 m
Church of St Martin and St PaulII450 m
Church of St MatthewII481 m
Office and Store Wm RoundsII612 m
Red Lion Public HouseII650 m
The Lion'S DenII660 m
Towpath Bridge Over Entrance to Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII688 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level listed?
Yes. Top Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1077149, first listed on 29 September 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Top Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sandwell, 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.