Grade II listed · South Holland

The Old Black Lion

The Old Black Lion is a Grade II listed building in South Holland, first listed on 26 November 1987. It is one of 465 Grade II entries among 526 listed buildings in South Holland; 48% of South Holland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Black Lion
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1064574
Date first listed	26 November 1987
Local planning authority	South Holland
Location	52.79916, 0.08910 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1064574

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Holland will require for your works on The Old Black Lion, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Black Lion

Name	Grade	Distance
Linden House	II	125 m
The Old Manor House	II	167 m
Milestone	II	258 m
Granite House	II	274 m
Briar Cottage	II	317 m
Church of St Mary Magdalene	I	669 m
Bramley House	II	783 m
Hall Gate House	II	788 m
Manor House	II	1.1 km
Stable Block at Manor House	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Black Lion listed?

Yes. The Old Black Lion is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1064574, first listed on 26 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Black Lion?

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