Grade II listed · Wyre Forest

Former Worcester Cross Factory and Offices, and weaving sheds

Former Worcester Cross Factory and Offices, and weaving sheds is a Grade II listed building in Wyre Forest, first listed on 23 July 2018. It is one of 665 Grade II entries among 697 listed buildings in Wyre Forest; 99% of Wyre Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Worcester Cross Factory and Offices, and weaving sheds
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1457827
Date first listed23 July 2018
Local planning authorityWyre Forest
Location52.38602, -2.24526 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1457827

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wyre Forest will require for your works on Former Worcester Cross Factory and Offices, and weaving sheds, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Former Worcester Cross Factory and Offices, and weaving sheds

NameGradeDistance
The Worcester CrossII44 m
51 Worcester StreetII64 m
50 Worcester StreetII71 m
2, 3 and 4, Marlborough StreetII88 m
Stour Vale Mills (Woodward Grosvenor and Company Ltd) : Front RangeII144 m
Barclays BankII219 m
Statue of Sir Rowland HillII237 m
Public Rooms including the Corn ExchangeII249 m
The Town HallII266 m
Brintons Carpet Works Brintons Main Office BuildingII268 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Worcester Cross Factory and Offices, and weaving sheds listed?
Yes. Former Worcester Cross Factory and Offices, and weaving sheds is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1457827, first listed on 23 July 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Worcester Cross Factory and Offices, and weaving sheds?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wyre Forest, 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.