Grade II listed · Shropshire

Terrace Retaining Wall and Tower Approximatey 10 Metres to North-East and 60 Metres to North-West of Rowton Castle

Terrace Retaining Wall and Tower Approximatey 10 Metres to North-East and 60 Metres to North-West of Rowton Castle is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 29 January 1952. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 6% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTerrace Retaining Wall and Tower Approximatey 10 Metres to North-East and 60 Metres to North-West of Rowton Castle
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1366873
Date first listed29 January 1952
Local planning authorityShropshire
Location52.70906, -2.92070 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1366873

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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 Terrace Retaining Wall and Tower Approximatey 10 Metres to North-East and 60 Metres to North-West of Rowton Castle

NameGradeDistance
Rowton Castle and Attached Stable CourtyardII*35 m
The Tower House and Adjoining Courtyard Walls at Rowton CastleII44 m
Rowton LodgeII347 m
Milestone Approximately 45 Metres to West of StockfieldII942 m
Upper Eyton FarmhouseII1.2 km
Lower Eyton FarmhouseII1.3 km
Former Cottage and Farmbuildings Adjoining Lower Eyton Farmhouse to EastII1.3 km
Grange FarmhouseII1.3 km
Remains of Windmill Approximately 65 Metres to North-West of Sunnybank FarmhouseII1.4 km
Lower House FarmhouseII1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrace Retaining Wall and Tower Approximatey 10 Metres to North-East and 60 Metres to North-West of Rowton Castle listed?
Yes. Terrace Retaining Wall and Tower Approximatey 10 Metres to North-East and 60 Metres to North-West of Rowton Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1366873, first listed on 29 January 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Terrace Retaining Wall and Tower Approximatey 10 Metres to North-East and 60 Metres to North-West of Rowton Castle?
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.