Grade I listed · Shropshire

71, 72 and 73, Wyle Cop

71, 72 and 73, Wyle Cop 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	71, 72 and 73, Wyle Cop
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1255124
Date first listed	10 January 1953
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.70626, -2.75108 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1255124

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on 71, 72 and 73, Wyle Cop, 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 71, 72 and 73, Wyle Cop

Name	Grade	Distance
69a and 70, Wyle Cop	II	11 m
Premises Occupied by the Good Life	II	15 m
The Trotting Horse Building	I	17 m
The Old School House	II	28 m
15, Wyle Cop	II	31 m
16, Wyle Cop	II	31 m
Former Bowdler'S School	II	32 m
The Lion Hotel	I	37 m
13 and 14, Wyle Cop	II	37 m
19, Wyle Cop	II	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 71, 72 and 73, Wyle Cop listed?

Yes. 71, 72 and 73, Wyle Cop is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1255124, 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 71, 72 and 73, Wyle Cop?

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.