Soho Foundry
On the list as Soho Foundry Former Boulton and Watt Foundry Pattern Stores and Erecting Shops
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Soho Foundry
Soho Foundry, listed as Soho Foundry Former Boulton and Watt Foundry Pattern Stores and Erecting Shops, is one of 4 Grade II* listed buildings in Smethwick and about 22,127 in England. It was listed on 26 June 1996, and its entry was last amended on 23 July 1997. It stands over a scheduled monument, Remains of the Boulton and Watt Soho foundry and mint, Birmingham Canal, Smethwick. Within 400 metres are 4 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1268451↗Grade II* is for particularly important buildings of more than special interest, about 5.8% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Finding Soho Foundry
Smethwick
1 more listed building within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Grade I and II* houses near Smethwick
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Soho Foundry
Is Soho Foundry listed?
Yes. Soho Foundry Former Boulton and Watt Foundry Pattern Stores and Erecting Shops is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1268451), first listed on 26 June 1996.
Can you visit Soho Foundry?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
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