Grade I listed · Newark and Sherwood

Bishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's Palace

Bishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's Palace is a Grade I listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 7 August 1952. It is one of 45 Grade I entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 4% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's Palace
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1211315
Date first listed7 August 1952
Local planning authorityNewark and Sherwood
Location53.07635, -0.95426 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1211315

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Bishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's Palace

NameGradeDistance
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter houseI60 m
2 Gateways and Boundary Wall at Minster Churchyard Adjoining Church StreetII121 m
The Residence and Vicars Court and Adjoining Boundary WallsII*132 m
West Lodge and Attached Boundary Wall and GatepiersII136 m
Gateway and Flanking Walls at Minster ChurchyardII*142 m
Old Grammar SchoolII146 m
HilliersII148 m
Cromwell HouseII150 m
Willoughby HouseII151 m
15, WestgateII152 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's Palace listed?
Yes. Bishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1211315, first listed on 7 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's Palace?
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.