Grade I listed · Shropshire

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 11 June 1958. It is one of 120 Grade I entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 18% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1366851
Date first listed	11 June 1958
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.57749, -2.64363 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1366851

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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.

Listed buildings near Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Smithy	II	65 m
Manor House	II	129 m
Old Hall	II*	140 m
Walnut Cottage	II	726 m
Old School House	II	1.0 km
New Hall	II	1.2 km
Barn Approximately 30 Metres to North East of Lower Day House	II	1.8 km
East Lodge	II	1.9 km
Garden Wall Approximately 25 Metres East of Preen Manor	II	2.1 km
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1366851, first listed on 11 June 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Baptist?

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.