Grade II listed · Lichfield

The Garden Wall on North Boundary of Garden of the Old Rectory

The Garden Wall on North Boundary of Garden of the Old Rectory is a Grade II listed building in Lichfield, first listed on 13 March 1991. It is one of 688 Grade II entries among 763 listed buildings in Lichfield; 88% of Lichfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Garden Wall on North Boundary of Garden of the Old Rectory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1374271
Date first listed	13 March 1991
Local planning authority	Lichfield
Location	52.69186, -1.72477 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1374271

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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 The Garden Wall on North Boundary of Garden of the Old Rectory

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Rectory	II	34 m
Crown Cottage	II	107 m
Black and White Cottage	II	116 m
Avenue House	II	135 m
Elford Post Office	II	150 m
The Forge	II	151 m
The Crown Inn	II	163 m
The Cottage	II	166 m
Former Smithy Approximately 10 Yards East of the Forge	II	173 m
Church of St Peter	II*	208 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Wall on North Boundary of Garden of the Old Rectory listed?

Yes. The Garden Wall on North Boundary of Garden of the Old Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1374271, first listed on 13 March 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Garden Wall on North Boundary of Garden of the Old Rectory?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lichfield, 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.