Grade II listed · Shropshire

Remains of medieval town wall and attached building

Remains of medieval town wall and attached building is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 17 November 1995. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 91% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Remains of medieval town wall and attached building
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1254864
Date first listed	17 November 1995
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.70932, -2.74994 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1254864

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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 Remains of medieval town wall and attached building

Name	Grade	Distance
1 and 2, Council House Courtyard	II*	25 m
Council House Cottage	II*	31 m
St Mary'S Water Gate	II	32 m
2a, Council House Courtyard	II	39 m
The Old Council House	II*	44 m
The Centre House	II	50 m
The Nun'S House	II	55 m
Former Nurses' Home	II	63 m
Council House Gatehouse and Gateway	I	68 m
Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings	II	73 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of medieval town wall and attached building listed?

Yes. Remains of medieval town wall and attached building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1254864, first listed on 17 November 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Remains of medieval town wall and attached building?

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.