Grade I listed · Shropshire

Buildwas Abbey Comprising Guardianship Monument and Part of Claustral Ranges in Grounds of Abbey House

Buildwas Abbey Comprising Guardianship Monument and Part of Claustral Ranges in Grounds of Abbey House is a Grade I listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 13 June 1958. It is one of 120 Grade I entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 18% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Buildwas Abbey Comprising Guardianship Monument and Part of Claustral Ranges in Grounds of Abbey House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1175126
Date first listed	13 June 1958
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.63529, -2.52863 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175126

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Buildwas Abbey Comprising Guardianship Monument and Part of Claustral Ranges in Grounds of Abbey House, 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 Buildwas Abbey Comprising Guardianship Monument and Part of Claustral Ranges in Grounds of Abbey House

Name	Grade	Distance
Abbey House with Attached 5 Bay Arcade, Incorporating Dovecote	I	67 m
Remains of Wall Approximately 175 Metres South-West of West End of Buildwas Abbey	II	160 m
Milestone at Ngr Sj 6418 0454	II	272 m
Mill House Farmhouse	II	288 m
Bridge House	II	313 m
Old School House Rose Cottage	II	668 m
Rigby Memorial Approximately 7.5 Metres South of Chancel of Church of Holy Trinity	II	769 m
Boden Memorial Approximately 23 Metres South of Nave of Church of Holy Trinity	II	771 m
Church of Holy Trinity	II	777 m
Brook Cottage	II	789 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Buildwas Abbey Comprising Guardianship Monument and Part of Claustral Ranges in Grounds of Abbey House listed?

Yes. Buildwas Abbey Comprising Guardianship Monument and Part of Claustral Ranges in Grounds of Abbey House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1175126, first listed on 13 June 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Buildwas Abbey Comprising Guardianship Monument and Part of Claustral Ranges in Grounds of Abbey House?

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.