Grade II listed · Walsall

Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Sixth Lock from South Walsall Locks

Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Sixth Lock from South Walsall Locks is a Grade II listed building in Walsall, first listed on 31 July 1986. It is one of 161 Grade II entries among 166 listed buildings in Walsall; 23% of Walsall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWalsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Sixth Lock from South Walsall Locks
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1299032
Date first listed31 July 1986
Local planning authorityWalsall
Location52.59028, -1.99390 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1299032

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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 Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Sixth Lock from South Walsall Locks

NameGradeDistance
Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Seventh Lock from South Walsall LocksII98 m
Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Fifth Lock from South Walsall LocksII99 m
Rose and Crown Public HouseII166 m
Church of St AndrewII208 m
Walsall Junction Canal Fourth Lock from South Walsall LocksII211 m
Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Eighth Lock from South (Top Lock) Walsall LocksII250 m
Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Toll HouseII251 m
Birchills Canal Museum, Former Boatmans Rest, West Side of Walsall Top LockII265 m
Walsall Junction Canal Third Lock from South Walsall LocksII302 m
Walsall Junction Canal Second Lock from South Walsall LocksII399 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Sixth Lock from South Walsall Locks listed?
Yes. Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Sixth Lock from South Walsall Locks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1299032, first listed on 31 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Walsall Junction Canal Old Birchills Sixth Lock from South Walsall Locks?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Walsall, 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.