Grade II* listed · Shropshire

Upper Ledwyche Farmhouse and Horse Engine House to Rear

Upper Ledwyche Farmhouse and Horse Engine House to Rear is a Grade II* listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 29 February 2000. It is one of 492 Grade II* entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 94% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Upper Ledwyche Farmhouse and Horse Engine House to Rear
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1383663
Date first listed	29 February 2000
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.40907, -2.65730 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1383663

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Upper Ledwyche Farmhouse and Horse Engine House to Rear

Name	Grade	Distance
Lower Moor	II	993 m
Crowleasowes	II*	1.1 km
Cow Houses, Barn, and Stable to East of Meesons Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Meesons Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
East Lodge to Downton Hall (See Under Stanton Lacy Cp for Downton Hall)	II	1.3 km
Right Hand Gatepier to West of East Lodge to Downton Hall	II	1.3 km
The Old Church	II*	1.3 km
Left Hand Gatepier to West of East Lodge to Downton Hall	II	1.3 km
The Cottage	II	1.3 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk Opposite the Cottage	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Ledwyche Farmhouse and Horse Engine House to Rear listed?

Yes. Upper Ledwyche Farmhouse and Horse Engine House to Rear is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1383663, first listed on 29 February 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Upper Ledwyche Farmhouse and Horse Engine House to Rear?

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.