Grade II* listed · South Staffordshire

The Museum

The Museum is a Grade II* listed building in South Staffordshire, first listed on 27 June 1963. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 659 listed buildings in South Staffordshire; 17% of South Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Museum
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1278514
Date first listed	27 June 1963
Local planning authority	South Staffordshire
Location	52.47478, -2.26176 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1278514

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Staffordshire will require for your works on The Museum, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Museum

Name	Grade	Distance
Fountain in Ha Ha Pool	II	139 m
Enville Hall	II	211 m
Coach house and Stable block	II	257 m
Gates, Gate Piers, Garden Wall and Ha Ha South and East of Enville Hall	II	297 m
The Cottage	II	316 m
The Gothic Gateway (Shenstones Eyecatcher)	II	481 m
Churchyard Cross Remains Approximately 10 Yards South of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	482 m
The Pagoda	II	491 m
Church of St Mary	II*	491 m
Group of 3 Grave Covers Approximately 5 Yards North East of North Aisle of Church of St Mary	II	494 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Museum listed?

Yes. The Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1278514, first listed on 27 June 1963. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Museum?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South 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.