Grade I listed · Leicester

Former County Court and remains of castle

Former County Court and remains of castle is a Grade I listed building in Leicester, first listed on 5 January 1950. It is one of 14 Grade I entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 0% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer County Court and remains of castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1200622
Date first listed5 January 1950
Local planning authorityLeicester
Location52.63237, -1.14118 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1200622

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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 Former County Court and remains of castle

NameGradeDistance
Castle HouseII47 m
The Gate HouseII*48 m
5 and 6, Castle ViewII59 m
Church of St Mary De CastroI63 m
Remains of Castle Wall North of County CourtII65 m
Gate, gatepiers and wall in front of and to east of 24, Castle Street (Castle House)II72 m
7, Castle ViewII73 m
8 and 9, Castle ViewII80 m
Churchyard wall south west of churchyard fronting Castle ViewII80 m
Former West Bridge MillsII113 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former County Court and remains of castle listed?
Yes. Former County Court and remains of castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1200622, first listed on 5 January 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former County Court and remains of castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Leicester, 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.