Grade II* listed · Shropshire

Remains of the Old Church of St Chad

Remains of the Old Church of St Chad is a Grade II* listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 492 Grade II* entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 7% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRemains of the Old Church of St Chad
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1246491
Date first listed10 January 1953
Local planning authorityShropshire
Location52.70638, -2.75312 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1246491

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Remains of the Old Church of St Chad

NameGradeDistance
Chest Tomb in Churchyard of Old Church of St ChadII8 m
Wall to the churchyard of the Old Church of St ChadII11 m
Granville HouseII29 m
20, PRINCESS STREET (See details for further address information)II36 m
2, BelmontII37 m
19, Princess StreetII37 m
5 and 6, Milk StreetII38 m
4 BelmontII39 m
5, BELMONT (See details for further address information)II41 m
17 and 18, Princess StreetII42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of the Old Church of St Chad listed?
Yes. Remains of the Old Church of St Chad is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1246491, 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 Remains of the Old Church of St Chad?
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.