Grade II listed · North East Lincolnshire

Ross Castle

Ross Castle is a Grade II listed building in North East Lincolnshire, first listed on 17 September 1980. It is one of 205 Grade II entries among 231 listed buildings in North East Lincolnshire; 37% of North East Lincolnshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ross Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1103476
Date first listed	17 September 1980
Local planning authority	North East Lincolnshire
Location	53.55828, -0.02485 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1103476

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North East Lincolnshire will require for your works on Ross 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 Ross Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
The Knoll	II	84 m
Council House	II	183 m
Railings to Council House Along Cambridge Street Elevation	II	194 m
Former Air Raid Shelter to Rear of Numbers 28 and 30	II	239 m
Woodliffe Villa	II	292 m
42-45b Alexandra Road	II	298 m
The Old Vicarage	II	306 m
The Empire	II	338 m
Cleethorpes War Memorial	II	366 m
Church of St Peter	II	389 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ross Castle listed?

Yes. Ross Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1103476, first listed on 17 September 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ross Castle?

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