Grade II listed · Shropshire

Pillar Box Approximately 50 Metres West of Abbey Church

Pillar Box Approximately 50 Metres West of Abbey Church is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 19 September 1972. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 28% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pillar Box Approximately 50 Metres West of Abbey Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1271371
Date first listed	19 September 1972
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.70737, -2.74493 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1271371

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Pillar Box Approximately 50 Metres West of Abbey Church, 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 Pillar Box Approximately 50 Metres West of Abbey Church

Name	Grade	Distance
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to Abbey	II	6 m
15 and 15a, Abbey Foregate	II	18 m
18-21, Abbey Foregate	II	26 m
22, Abbey Foregate	II	34 m
Abbey Guest House, Remains	II*	39 m
23, Abbey Foregate	II	40 m
193, Abbey Foregate	II	56 m
The Crown Inn	II	60 m
The Crown Inn	II	67 m
29 and 31, Abbey Foregate	II	76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillar Box Approximately 50 Metres West of Abbey Church listed?

Yes. Pillar Box Approximately 50 Metres West of Abbey Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1271371, first listed on 19 September 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pillar Box Approximately 50 Metres West of Abbey Church?

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.