Grade I listed · Shropshire

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Spinning Mill

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Spinning Mill 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
FieldValue
NameShrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Spinning Mill
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1270576
Date first listed10 January 1953
Local planning authorityShropshire
Location52.71969, -2.74367 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1270576

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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 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Spinning Mill

NameGradeDistance
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Dyehouse and Stove HouseII*33 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Malting KilnII42 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross BuildingI42 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Smithy and OfficeII46 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Stables and remains of Packing WarehouseII52 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Flax WarehouseI55 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Apprentice HouseII*80 m
56-59, St Michael'S StreetII223 m
Church of St MichaelII241 m
St Michael's Parishioners' War MemorialII252 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Spinning Mill listed?
Yes. Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Spinning Mill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1270576, 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 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Spinning Mill?
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.