Grade II listed · Wolverhampton

Retaining Wall to High Level Line

Retaining Wall to High Level Line is a Grade II listed building in Wolverhampton, first listed on 20 February 1987. It is one of 352 Grade II entries among 377 listed buildings in Wolverhampton; 47% of Wolverhampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Retaining Wall to High Level Line
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1201835
Date first listed	20 February 1987
Local planning authority	Wolverhampton
Location	52.58942, -2.12146 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1201835

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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 Retaining Wall to High Level Line

Name	Grade	Distance
Birmingham Canal Top Lock Cottages	II	60 m
Lock Street High Level Railway	II	65 m
Birmingham Canal Little'S Lane Bridge Birmingham Canal No1 Lock	II	77 m
Wednesfield Road High Level Railway Bridge	II	81 m
Broad Street Warehouse	II	123 m
Canal footbridge at entrance to Broad Street Basin	II	143 m
Birmingham Canal No 2 Lock	II	163 m
Retaining Wall and Arcade to South West of Low Level Station Forecourt	II	243 m
Former Chubb'S Lock Works	II	270 m
Low Level Station	II	277 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall to High Level Line listed?

Yes. Retaining Wall to High Level Line is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1201835, first listed on 20 February 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall to High Level Line?

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