Grade II listed · South Kesteven

The Old Black Bull

The Old Black Bull is a Grade II listed building in South Kesteven, first listed on 19 February 1952. It is one of 1,847 Grade II entries among 2,152 listed buildings in South Kesteven; 2% of South Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Old Black Bull
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1168232
Date first listed19 February 1952
Local planning authoritySouth Kesteven
Location52.78088, -0.61050 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1168232

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Black Bull listed?
Yes. The Old Black Bull is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1168232, first listed on 19 February 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 Black Bull?
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.