Grade II listed · Stafford

Old Rectory

Old Rectory is a Grade II listed building in Stafford, first listed on 10 January 1972. It is one of 742 Grade II entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 33% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOld Rectory
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1259791
Date first listed10 January 1972
Local planning authorityStafford
Location52.80715, -2.31649 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1259791

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Old Rectory

NameGradeDistance
Church of St PeterI189 m
Church Cottage, boundary wall and piggeryII208 m
Milepost Shropshire Union Canal 0.5 Miles to North of Norbury JunctionII412 m
Post OfficeII491 m
Shropshire Union Canal Junction Bridge (Number 38) Norbury Junction at Sj 792 228II717 m
Newport Branch Canal Norbury Junction at Sj 792 227II769 m
Newport Branch Canal Basin Bridge (Number 1) Norbury Junction at Sj 792 227II771 m
Shropshire Union Canal Boat Maintenance Workshop on East Side of Canal Norbury Junction at Sj 792 227II824 m
High Bridge (Bridge No.39) Shropshire Union Canal Main LineII904 m
Shropshire Union Canal, Canal Tunnel South of Norbury JunctionII1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Rectory listed?
Yes. Old Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1259791, first listed on 10 January 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Old Rectory?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stafford, 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.