Grade II listed · Shropshire

Arched Folly in the Garden of the Limes

Arched Folly in the Garden of the Limes is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 16 February 1993. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 89% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Arched Folly in the Garden of the Limes
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1271335
Date first listed	16 February 1993
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.70246, -2.74850 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1271335

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Arched Folly in the Garden of the Limes, 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 Arched Folly in the Garden of the Limes

Name	Grade	Distance
The Limes	II	43 m
Kinnersley House	II	122 m
Morfe House	II	149 m
116 and 117, Longden Coleham	II	169 m
The Coleham Tap	II	170 m
50-53, Longden Coleham	II	176 m
131, 132 and 133, Longden Coleham	II	203 m
85 and 87, Belle Vue Road	II	260 m
Former Brewery Trouncer and Company Brewery	II	260 m
Memorial Drinking Fountain	II	265 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Arched Folly in the Garden of the Limes listed?

Yes. Arched Folly in the Garden of the Limes is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1271335, first listed on 16 February 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Arched Folly in the Garden of the Limes?

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.