Wolverhampton Central Library
On the list as Central Library
About Wolverhampton Central Library
Wolverhampton Central Library, listed as Central Library, is one of 20 Grade II* listed buildings in Wolverhampton and about 22,127 in England. It was among the first 99 buildings in Wolverhampton to be listed, on 3 February 1977, and its entry was last amended on 31 March 1992. Within 400 metres are 72 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1201811↗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.
Make it a walk: 3 listed buildings in about 10 minutes
Wolverhampton · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Wolverhampton Central LibraryStart here
- 2
Catholic Church of St Mary and St JohnGrade II* · 0.1 mi on - 3
St John's ChurchGrade II* · 0.1 mi on
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* public buildings near Wolverhampton
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Wolverhampton Central Library
Is Wolverhampton Central Library listed?
Yes. Central Library is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1201811), first listed on 3 February 1977.
Can you visit Wolverhampton Central Library?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
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