Grade I listed · South Kesteven

The Old Rectory and the East Wing

The Old Rectory and the East Wing is a Grade I listed building in South Kesteven, first listed on 6 May 1952. It is one of 108 Grade I entries among 2,152 listed buildings in South Kesteven; 5% of South Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Rectory and the East Wing
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1062659
Date first listed	6 May 1952
Local planning authority	South Kesteven
Location	52.67875, -0.31930 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1062659

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Kesteven will require for your works on The Old Rectory and the East Wing, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 The Old Rectory and the East Wing

Name	Grade	Distance
Gateway to Old Rectory on South Side of Church, East End of Chancel	II	27 m
Gravestone 5 Yds South of East End of Chancel of Church of St Guthlac	II	35 m
Gravestone 10 Yds from South Wall of South Aisle of Church of St Guthlac	II	42 m
Table Tomb, 1 Yd from South Wall, South Aisle of Church of St. Guthlac	II	43 m
Church of St. Guthlac	I	44 m
Table Tomb, 4 Yds from South Wall of South Aisle, in Church of St Guthlac	II	45 m
Table Tomb, 3.5 Yds from South Wall of South Porch, of Church of St Guthlac	II	49 m
Wall and 2 Gateways to West Side of Churchyard	II	73 m
32, Church Street	II	78 m
The Green School	II	82 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory and the East Wing listed?

Yes. The Old Rectory and the East Wing is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1062659, first listed on 6 May 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Rectory and the East Wing?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Kesteven, 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.