Grade I listed · Newark and Sherwood

Remains of Newark Castle

Remains of Newark Castle is a Grade I listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 29 September 1950. It is one of 45 Grade I entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 0% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Remains of Newark Castle
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1196278
Date first listed	29 September 1950
Local planning authority	Newark and Sherwood
Location	53.07776, -0.81272 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1196278

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newark and Sherwood will require for your works on Remains of Newark Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Remains of Newark Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Tollhouse at South East End of Trent Bridge and Adjoining Railing	II	57 m
Former Gilstrap Library	II	64 m
Boundary Wall and Gatepiers at Former Gilstrap Library	II	76 m
Riverside Cottage and 2 Riverside Cottage	II	85 m
Trent Bridge	II	89 m
27 and 29, Castlegate	II	99 m
Newark Area Internal Drainage Board and Maltsters' Association of Great Britain and National Farmers	II	101 m
25, Castlegate	II	101 m
21, 23, 23a, Castlegate	II	101 m
14 and 16, Castlegate	II	107 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of Newark Castle listed?

Yes. Remains of Newark Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1196278, first listed on 29 September 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Remains of Newark Castle?

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