Grade I listed · Wolverhampton

Wightwick Manor

Wightwick Manor is a Grade I listed building in Wolverhampton, first listed on 29 July 1950. It is one of 2 Grade I entries among 377 listed buildings in Wolverhampton; 7% of Wolverhampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wightwick Manor
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1201902
Date first listed	29 July 1950
Local planning authority	Wolverhampton
Location	52.58363, -2.19409 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1201902

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wolverhampton will require for your works on Wightwick Manor, 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 Wightwick Manor

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Malt House to North of Wightwick Manor	II*	26 m
Pump Immediately to East of Old Malthouse	II	28 m
Terrace Wall and Steps Immediately to Southeast of Wightwick Manor	II	30 m
Terrace Approximately 20 Metres to South of Wightwick Manor	II	38 m
Old Manor House to North of Wightwick Manor	II*	40 m
Lamp Post to North of Wightwick Manor	II	45 m
Terrace and Garden Bridge to East of Wightwick Manor	II	58 m
Stable Buildings and Attached Walls to North of Wightwick Manor	II	71 m
Sundial Approximately 70 Metres to South of Wightwick Manor	II	86 m
Garage and Garden Seat to Northwest of Wightwick Manor	II	86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wightwick Manor listed?

Yes. Wightwick Manor is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1201902, first listed on 29 July 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wightwick Manor?

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.