Grade II listed · Shropshire

Milepost Approximately 50 Metres to North of Number 39, Venusbank

Milepost Approximately 50 Metres to North of Number 39, Venusbank is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 14 May 1986. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 64% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milepost Approximately 50 Metres to North of Number 39, Venusbank
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1177371
Date first listed	14 May 1986
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.64973, -2.66055 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177371

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Milepost Approximately 50 Metres to North of Number 39, Venusbank, 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 Milepost Approximately 50 Metres to North of Number 39, Venusbank

Name	Grade	Distance
Former cottage approximately 20 metres to west of 39, Venusbank	II	65 m
Mill Cottage	II	568 m
Cound Arbour Bridge	II*	745 m
Cound War Memorial	II	800 m
Cound Stank Bridge	II	814 m
Coton Farmhouse	II	926 m
Cound Hall	I	930 m
Pump and Trough Approximately 5 Metres to North East of Brookside Cottage	II	963 m
Brookside Cottage	II	973 m
Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres to North East of Chancel of Church of St Peter	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost Approximately 50 Metres to North of Number 39, Venusbank listed?

Yes. Milepost Approximately 50 Metres to North of Number 39, Venusbank is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177371, first listed on 14 May 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milepost Approximately 50 Metres to North of Number 39, Venusbank?

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.