Grade II listed · East Staffordshire

Root house approximately 50 yards south of Mayfield House

Root house approximately 50 yards south of Mayfield House is a Grade II listed building in East Staffordshire, first listed on 30 May 1985. It is one of 822 Grade II entries among 897 listed buildings in East Staffordshire; 49% of East Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoot house approximately 50 yards south of Mayfield House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1278378
Date first listed30 May 1985
Local planning authorityEast Staffordshire
Location53.00069, -1.76679 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1278378

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Staffordshire will require for your works on Root house approximately 50 yards south of Mayfield House, 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 Root house approximately 50 yards south of Mayfield House

NameGradeDistance
Mayfield HouseII52 m
Stables Approximately 30 Yards North of Mayfield HouseII89 m
2 Pairs of Gate Piers to Mayfield House and StablesII90 m
Former Coach House Approximately 50 Yards North of Mayfield HouseII106 m
Matherfield House the VicarageII200 m
Church of St John BaptistI332 m
Cross Approximately 15 Yards South of South Aisle of Church of St John BaptistII335 m
Memorial Approximately 1 Yard South of South Aisle of Church of St John BaptistII336 m
Memorial Approximately 4 Yards South of South Porch of Church of St John BaptistII344 m
Memorial approximately 3 yards south of south aisle of Church of St John BaptistII348 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Root house approximately 50 yards south of Mayfield House listed?
Yes. Root house approximately 50 yards south of Mayfield House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1278378, first listed on 30 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Root house approximately 50 yards south of Mayfield House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Staffordshire, 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.