Grade II listed · Shropshire

Gatehouse and perimeter wall to former HMP Shrewsbury

Gatehouse and perimeter wall to former HMP Shrewsbury is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 30 May 1969. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 22% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatehouse and perimeter wall to former HMP Shrewsbury
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1417795
Date first listed	30 May 1969
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.71190, -2.74802 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1417795

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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 Gatehouse and perimeter wall to former HMP Shrewsbury

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Her Majesty's Prison Shrewsbury	II	27 m
The Butter Market	II	82 m
Shrewsbury Station	II	118 m
Shrewsbury Castle	I	142 m
Laura'S Tower	II	159 m
13, Castle Gates	II	169 m
Number 14, the Bull'S Head Public House and Number 15	II	181 m
The Castle Vaults Public House	II	187 m
17 and 17a, Castle Gates	II	192 m
Number 18, Lucroft Hotel and Number 19	II	202 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatehouse and perimeter wall to former HMP Shrewsbury listed?

Yes. Gatehouse and perimeter wall to former HMP Shrewsbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1417795, first listed on 30 May 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatehouse and perimeter wall to former HMP Shrewsbury?

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.