Grade II listed · Stafford

Forebridge Lock Up

Forebridge Lock Up is a Grade II listed building in Stafford, first listed on 16 January 1951. It is one of 742 Grade II entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 1% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forebridge Lock Up
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1195356
Date first listed	16 January 1951
Local planning authority	Stafford
Location	52.80288, -2.11307 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1195356

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Forebridge Lock Up

Name	Grade	Distance
Gothic Cottage and attached wall	II	18 m
Gates and Piers Approximately 12 Metres South of Green Hall	II	60 m
Green Hall	II	71 m
Ice House Approximately 10 Metres South East of Green Hall	II	85 m
6, the Green	II	101 m
Former surgery and attached screen wall	II	106 m
Old Borough Library, Stafford	II	160 m
20 and 21, Wolverhampton Road	II	166 m
St Joseph'S Convent South East Building	II	207 m
7-10, Bridge Street	II	230 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forebridge Lock Up listed?

Yes. Forebridge Lock Up is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1195356, first listed on 16 January 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forebridge Lock Up?

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