Religious Building
CHURCH OF ST SWITHUN
A place of worship with historical and architectural significance.
This religious building is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II* listed building, it is considered particularly important and of more than special interest - representing the top 5.8% of listed buildings. It has been protected for 67 years.
Post-War Conservation
Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.
Building Type
Religious Building
Listed Since
10 February 1959
List Entry
1055352
Nearby Development Sites
No brownfield sites within 2km
Nearby Listed Buildings
CHEST TOMB APPROXIMATELY THIRTEEN METRES TO NORTH WEST OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF SAINT SWITHUN
CHESWARDINE HALL, ENTRANCE FORECOURT WALLS AND GATE PIERS
CHURCHYARD STEPS APPROXIMATELY TWO METRES TO SOUTH OF PORCH OF CHURCH OF SAINT SWITHUN
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge number 54 (Westcottmill Bridge)
THE OLD HALL
What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
- Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
- Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)