Grade II listed · Lewes

57-59, SOUTHOVER HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)

57-59, SOUTHOVER HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Lewes, first listed on 25 February 1952. It is one of 1,180 Grade II entries among 1,270 listed buildings in Lewes; 1% of Lewes’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	57-59, SOUTHOVER HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1192800
Date first listed	25 February 1952
Local planning authority	Lewes
Location	50.86922, 0.00543 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1192800

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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 57-59, SOUTHOVER HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
60, Southover High Street	II	14 m
61, Southover High Street	II	20 m
Yew Tree Cottage	II	28 m
Walls to Southover Pound	II	40 m
56, Southover High Street	II	48 m
Chest Tomb 4 Yards South of Church of St John the Baptist	II	55 m
64 and 65, Southover High Street	II	56 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	56 m
Gables Cottage and Railings	II	59 m
66, Southover High Street	II	66 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 57-59, SOUTHOVER HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 57-59, SOUTHOVER HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1192800, first listed on 25 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 57-59, SOUTHOVER HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)?

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