Grade I listed · Warwick

The Old Shire Hall and Law Courts

The Old Shire Hall and Law Courts is a Grade I listed building in Warwick, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 31 Grade I entries among 1,487 listed buildings in Warwick; 2% of Warwick’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Shire Hall and Law Courts
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1184979
Date first listed	10 January 1953
Local planning authority	Warwick
Location	52.28288, -1.58913 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1184979

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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 Shire Hall and Law Courts

Name	Grade	Distance
The Judges' House	II	25 m
16, Northgate Street	II	28 m
10, Northgate Street	II	35 m
18 and 20, Northgate Street	II*	35 m
6, Northgate Street	II	43 m
22, Northgate Street	II	50 m
4, Northgate Street	II	51 m
Warwickshire County Council offices and former gaol	I	51 m
Former Dale Temperance Hotel and Coffee Tavern	II	55 m
2, Northgate Street	II	61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Shire Hall and Law Courts listed?

Yes. The Old Shire Hall and Law Courts is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1184979, first listed on 10 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Shire Hall and Law Courts?

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