Grade II listed · Shropshire

Stocks and Whipping Post

Stocks and Whipping Post is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 1 February 1974. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 32% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stocks and Whipping Post
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1367579
Date first listed	1 February 1974
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.60050, -2.40232 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1367579

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Stocks and Whipping Post, 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 Stocks and Whipping Post

Name	Grade	Distance
The Hundred House	II	22 m
Norton Village School	II	26 m
Barn to North-West of the Hundred House	II	33 m
Nos. 5 and 6 Including Outbuildings to Rear	II	68 m
24, Village Road	II	95 m
1, Norton	II	222 m
South Lodge	II	228 m
13 and 14, Cheswardine Lane	II	429 m
17, Cheswardine Lane	II	479 m
21, Cheswardine Lane	II	611 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stocks and Whipping Post listed?

Yes. Stocks and Whipping Post is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1367579, first listed on 1 February 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stocks and Whipping Post?

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.