Grade II listed · Lancaster

Terrace Wall on South-West and South-East Sides of Hornby Castle

Terrace Wall on South-West and South-East Sides of Hornby Castle is a Grade II listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 4 December 1985. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 71% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Terrace Wall on South-West and South-East Sides of Hornby Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1071687
Date first listed	4 December 1985
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.11115, -2.63273 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1071687

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Planium checks which consents Lancaster will require for your works on Terrace Wall on South-West and South-East Sides of Hornby Castle, 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 Terrace Wall on South-West and South-East Sides of Hornby Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Hornby Castle	I	40 m
Wall with 3 Gateways Approx. 90 Metres South-East of No.56	II	183 m
56, Main Street	II	210 m
Cross Base South of Church of St Margaret	II*	218 m
No.54, 2 Pairs of Gate Piers, and Walls Adjoining Forming Entrance to Hornby Castle Drive	II	220 m
Church of St Margaret	I	227 m
58 and 60, Main Street	II	230 m
Milestone	II	232 m
Nos. 41 and 43 (Monteagle House)	II	249 m
45 and 47, Main Street	II	252 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrace Wall on South-West and South-East Sides of Hornby Castle listed?

Yes. Terrace Wall on South-West and South-East Sides of Hornby Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1071687, first listed on 4 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Terrace Wall on South-West and South-East Sides of Hornby Castle?

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