Grade II listed · Dudley

Pillar Box at the Black Country Museum

Pillar Box at the Black Country Museum is a Grade II listed building in Dudley, first listed on 26 August 1987. It is one of 245 Grade II entries among 270 listed buildings in Dudley; 77% of Dudley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePillar Box at the Black Country Museum
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1229074
Date first listed26 August 1987
Local planning authorityDudley
Location52.52285, -2.07680 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1229074

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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 Pillar Box at the Black Country Museum

NameGradeDistance
Tropical Bird House at Dudley ZooII*739 m
Kiosk to East of Former Brown Bear Pit at Dudley ZooII*748 m
Brown Bear Ravine at Dudley Zoo (Including All Associated Structures)II*766 m
Castle Restaurant at Dudley ZooII833 m
Sea Lion Pools at Dudley ZooII877 m
Zoo Education Department and Visitor Shelter at Dudley ZooII922 m
Priory HallII933 m
Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley ZooII*997 m
Elephant House at Dudley ZooII1.0 km
Former Station Cafe, now Safari Building, at Dudley ZooII1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillar Box at the Black Country Museum listed?
Yes. Pillar Box at the Black Country Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1229074, first listed on 26 August 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pillar Box at the Black Country Museum?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dudley, 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.