Grade II listed · Shropshire

46-49, Abbey Foregate

46-49, Abbey Foregate 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
FieldValue
Name46-49, Abbey Foregate
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1271483
Date first listed10 January 1953
Local planning authorityShropshire
Location52.70737, -2.74191 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1271483

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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 46-49, Abbey Foregate

NameGradeDistance
50 and 51, Abbey ForegateII18 m
178-182, ABBEY FOREGATE (See details for further address information)II32 m
41 and 42 Abbey ForegateII33 m
52 and 53 Abbey Foregate and area walls and railingsII33 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to Numbers 54-59 K6 Telephone Kiosk Opposite SafewayII48 m
183-187, Abbey ForegateII49 m
54-59, Abbey ForegateII53 m
Railings and Gates to Abbey HouseII*60 m
Abbey HouseII*63 m
Attached RailingsII68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 46-49, Abbey Foregate listed?
Yes. 46-49, Abbey Foregate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1271483, 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 46-49, Abbey Foregate?
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.