Grade I listed · Tamworth

Tamworth Castle

Tamworth Castle is a Grade I listed building in Tamworth, first listed on 11 May 1950. It is one of 3 Grade I entries among 139 listed buildings in Tamworth; 0% of Tamworth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTamworth Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1197020
Date first listed11 May 1950
Local planning authorityTamworth
Location52.63260, -1.69687 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1197020

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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 Tamworth Castle

NameGradeDistance
Wall Encircling Tamworth CastleII17 m
Castle Coach House and Attached Wall Extending to Holloway LodgeII40 m
Statue of Ethelfleda Approximately 13.5 Metres East of Holloway LodgeII42 m
Wall to East of Holloway LodgeII49 m
Castle Hotel Lakins Night Club the Bow Street RunnerII51 m
Urn Approximately 20 Metres South East of Holloway LodgeII56 m
Causeway Walls to North East of Tamworth CastleI56 m
34, Market StreetII57 m
32, 33 and 33a, Market StreetII57 m
Holloway LodgeII58 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamworth Castle listed?
Yes. Tamworth Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1197020, first listed on 11 May 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tamworth Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tamworth, 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.