Grade II listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Minerva Needle Works

Minerva Needle Works is a Grade II listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 21 February 1994. It is one of 3,105 Grade II entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 87% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Minerva Needle Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1250089
Date first listed	21 February 1994
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.21689, -1.87590 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1250089

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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 Minerva Needle Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Gresley House	II	85 m
The Priory	II	111 m
Yew Trees	II	129 m
71-77 Priory Road	II	165 m
Lord Nelson Inn	II	199 m
Priory Cottage	II	220 m
West View	II	231 m
Priory House	II	248 m
57 Priory Road	II	263 m
53 and 55 Priory Road	II	270 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Minerva Needle Works listed?

Yes. Minerva Needle Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1250089, first listed on 21 February 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Minerva Needle Works?

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