Grade I listed · Shropshire

Abbey Church of the Holy Cross

Abbey Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade I listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 120 Grade I entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 7% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Abbey Church of the Holy Cross
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1246392
Date first listed	10 January 1953
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.70761, -2.74377 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1246392

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Abbey Church of the Holy Cross, 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 Abbey Church of the Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
29 and 31, Abbey Foregate	II	44 m
The Crown Inn	II	47 m
The Crown Inn	II	49 m
Refectory Pulpit Approximately 40 Metres South of Abbey House	I	52 m
32, Abbey Foregate	II	60 m
Hospital of the Holy Cross, boundary wall and gate piers	II	61 m
23, Abbey Foregate	II	64 m
22, Abbey Foregate	II	68 m
33-36, Abbey Foregate	II	68 m
18-21, Abbey Foregate	II	75 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbey Church of the Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Abbey Church of the Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1246392, first listed on 10 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Abbey Church of the Holy Cross?

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