Tower at Ranton Abbey
Tower at Ranton Abbey is a Grade II* listed building in Stafford, first listed on 17 March 1953. It is one of 69 Grade II* entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 10% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Tower at Ranton Abbey |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1259926 |
| Date first listed | 17 March 1953 |
| Local planning authority | Stafford |
| Location | 52.81581, -2.24148 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1259926 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 Tower at Ranton Abbey
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milepost Stafford Newport Road 7 Miles from Stafford | II | 781 m |
| Milepost Stafford Newport Road 6 Miles from Stafford | II | 1.1 km |
| The Thatched Cottage | II | 1.6 km |
| Church of All Saints | II | 1.7 km |
| Churchyard Cross | II | 2.3 km |
| Church of St Mary | II* | 2.3 km |
| Ellenhall Hall | II | 2.3 km |
| Milepost Stafford Newport Road 8 Miles from Stafford | II | 2.4 km |
| Knightley Gorse Farmhouse | II | 2.6 km |
| Milepost Stafford Newport Road 5 Miles from Stafford | II | 2.7 km |