Grade II* listed buildings in Wyre Forest (district)
Grade II* listed buildings in Wyre Forest are a specific subset of listed buildings located within the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England. Listed buildings are structures that have been judged to be of special architectural or historical interest. The listing system is administered by Historic England (formerly English Heritage), a public body responsible for protecting England's historic environment.
Grade II* listed buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest. They represent a significant proportion of all listed buildings, second only to Grade II listed buildings, and are considered to be architecturally or historically important examples of their type, demonstrating a higher degree of significance than Grade II listed buildings.
The Wyre Forest district contains a variety of listed buildings reflecting its history and diverse architectural styles. This can include country houses, churches, agricultural buildings, and other structures deemed to be of significant historical or architectural merit. Identifying a building as Grade II* means it has undergone assessment against specific criteria, resulting in a designation that legally protects it from demolition or unsympathetic alteration without permission. Any changes to a Grade II* listed building require Listed Building Consent from the local planning authority, and often involve consultation with Historic England. The list of Grade II* listed buildings in Wyre Forest is publicly available through Historic England's National Heritage List for England. The listing provides details about the building's history, architectural features, and the reasons for its designation.