Grade II listed · Birmingham

Pillbox on the east side of Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Pillbox on the east side of Worcester and Birmingham Canal is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 14 March 2018. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 98% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pillbox on the east side of Worcester and Birmingham Canal
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1451752
Date first listed	14 March 2018
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.42206, -1.92301 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1451752

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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 Pillbox on the east side of Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
The British Oak Public House Including Garden Loggia to North East	II	678 m
Stirchley Library	II	766 m
Bournville Baths	II	778 m
Stirchley Public Baths	II	779 m
The Quadrangle	II	780 m
216, 218 and 220, Mary Vale Road B30	II	816 m
136, Linden Road B30	II	836 m
Lifford Hall (Messrs John E Sturgis Limited)	II	858 m
Wall and Watch Tower to the East of Lifford Hall	II	873 m
Stables to Bournbrook Hall in Bournville Recreation Ground	II	878 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillbox on the east side of Worcester and Birmingham Canal listed?

Yes. Pillbox on the east side of Worcester and Birmingham Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1451752, first listed on 14 March 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pillbox on the east side of Worcester and Birmingham Canal?

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