Grade II listed · Shropshire

Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings

Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 7% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1271289
Date first listed	10 January 1953
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.70987, -2.75054 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1271289

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Council House Gatehouse and Gateway	I	22 m
Former Church of St Nicholas	II	23 m
Telephone Kiosk Approximately 3 Metres North East of Number 22 (Number 22 Not Included)	II	30 m
2a, Council House Courtyard	II	38 m
Castle Gates House	II*	41 m
Attached Garden Wall	II	41 m
29, Castle Street	II	43 m
2 and 3, School Gardens	II	44 m
The Nun'S House	II	46 m
30, Castle Street	II	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings listed?

Yes. Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1271289, 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 Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings?

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.