Grade II listed · Shropshire

The Boar'S Head Inn

The Boar'S Head Inn is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 2 January 1985. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 50% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Boar'S Head Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1295544
Date first listed	2 January 1985
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.49135, -2.99791 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1295544

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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 The Boar'S Head Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
Harp House	II	20 m
Malt House Harp Yard	II	35 m
25 and 27, Church Street	II	43 m
2, Union Street	II	57 m
29, Church Street	II	57 m
16 and 18, Church Street	II	61 m
Kings Head Inn and Outbuildings to Rear	II	77 m
12 and 14, Church Street	II	77 m
The Old Brick Guest House	II	84 m
Nos. 50 AND 52, CHURCH STREET	II	88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boar'S Head Inn listed?

Yes. The Boar'S Head Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1295544, first listed on 2 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Boar'S Head Inn?

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.