Grade II listed · Sandwell

Fifth Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, Adjoining Engine Bridge, Engine Street Birmingham Canal Titford Branch

Fifth Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, Adjoining Engine Bridge, Engine Street Birmingham Canal Titford Branch is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 29 September 1987. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 36% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFifth Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, Adjoining Engine Bridge, Engine Street Birmingham Canal Titford Branch
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1342649
Date first listed29 September 1987
Local planning authoritySandwell
Location52.49671, -2.00929 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1342649

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sandwell will require for your works on Fifth Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, Adjoining Engine Bridge, Engine Street Birmingham Canal Titford Branch, 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 Fifth Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, Adjoining Engine Bridge, Engine Street Birmingham Canal Titford Branch

NameGradeDistance
Engine House Adjoining Top Lock of Oldbury Locks, South of Engine Street Birmingham Canal Titford BranchII58 m
Fourth Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, (Approximately 90 Metres North of Engine Steel) Birmingham Canal Titford BranchII73 m
Top Lock, Oldbury Locks (Approximately 30 Metres South of Engine Street) Birmingham Canal Titford BranchII78 m
Third Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks (Approximately 90 Metres South of Tat Bank Road) Birmingham Canal Titford BranchII140 m
Second Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, Adjoining Stoney Lane Bridge, Tat Bank Road) Birmingham Canal Titford BranchII213 m
Bottom Lock, Oldbury Locks (Approximately 60 Metres North of Tat Bank Road) Birmingham Canal Titford Branch, OldburyII338 m
Langley MaltingsII461 m
Station Road Bridge Birmingham Canal Titford BranchII566 m
Rood End War MemorialII659 m
Langley War MemorialII665 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Fifth Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, Adjoining Engine Bridge, Engine Street Birmingham Canal Titford Branch listed?
Yes. Fifth Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, Adjoining Engine Bridge, Engine Street Birmingham Canal Titford Branch is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1342649, first listed on 29 September 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Fifth Lock from Bottom, Oldbury Locks, Adjoining Engine Bridge, Engine Street Birmingham Canal Titford Branch?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sandwell, 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.