Grade II listed · Lichfield

Windmill Tower Approximately 50 Yards North West of the Windmill Inn

Windmill Tower Approximately 50 Yards North West of the Windmill Inn is a Grade II listed building in Lichfield, first listed on 28 January 1988. It is one of 688 Grade II entries among 763 listed buildings in Lichfield; 77% of Lichfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWindmill Tower Approximately 50 Yards North West of the Windmill Inn
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1249033
Date first listed28 January 1988
Local planning authorityLichfield
Location52.70457, -1.92620 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1249033

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lichfield will require for your works on Windmill Tower Approximately 50 Yards North West of the Windmill Inn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Windmill Tower Approximately 50 Yards North West of the Windmill Inn

NameGradeDistance
Maple Brook Pumping StationII1.5 km
Beaudesert Hall RemainsII1.5 km
Longdon Old HallII1.7 km
High House FarmII1.7 km
Lower Lane Farmhouse and Attached BarnII1.9 km
Chase Terrace and Boney Hay War MemorialII2.0 km
Gorton Lodge FarmhouseII2.1 km
Grand LodgeII2.1 km
Horseylane FarmhouseII2.2 km
The CroftII2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Windmill Tower Approximately 50 Yards North West of the Windmill Inn listed?
Yes. Windmill Tower Approximately 50 Yards North West of the Windmill Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249033, first listed on 28 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Windmill Tower Approximately 50 Yards North West of the Windmill Inn?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lichfield, 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.