Grade I listed · Shropshire

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross Building

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross Building is a Grade I listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 10 September 1987. It is one of 120 Grade I entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 79% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameShrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross Building
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1428700
Date first listed10 September 1987
Local planning authorityShropshire
Location52.72007, -2.74373 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1428700

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross Building

NameGradeDistance
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Malting KilnII28 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Flax WarehouseI30 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Dyehouse and Stove HouseII*32 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Spinning MillI42 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Apprentice HouseII*44 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Smithy and OfficeII74 m
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Stables and remains of Packing WarehouseII86 m
56-59, St Michael'S StreetII258 m
Church of St MichaelII271 m
St Michael's Parishioners' War MemorialII285 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross Building listed?
Yes. Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1428700, first listed on 10 September 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross Building?
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.