Grade I listed · Shropshire

Priory of St Milburga (Ruins)

Priory of St Milburga (Ruins) is a Grade I listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 24 October 1950. It is one of 120 Grade I entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 1% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePriory of St Milburga (Ruins)
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1294473
Date first listed24 October 1950
Local planning authorityShropshire
Location52.59715, -2.55524 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1294473

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Priory of St Milburga (Ruins), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Priory of St Milburga (Ruins) listed?
Yes. Priory of St Milburga (Ruins) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1294473, first listed on 24 October 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Priory of St Milburga (Ruins)?
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.