Grade II* listed · Newark and Sherwood

The Residence and Vicars Court and Adjoining Boundary Walls

The Residence and Vicars Court and Adjoining Boundary Walls is a Grade II* listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 7 August 1952. It is one of 57 Grade II* 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
NameThe Residence and Vicars Court and Adjoining Boundary Walls
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1211749
Date first listed7 August 1952
Local planning authorityNewark and Sherwood
Location53.07672, -0.95239 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1211749

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Residence and Vicars Court and Adjoining Boundary Walls

NameGradeDistance
Ashleigh and Attached Garden WallII57 m
South Muskham PrebendII71 m
Normanton Prebend with Attached Garden Walls and GatesII77 m
Cottage and Adjoining Stable and Carriage House 25 Metres East of South Muskham PrebendII105 m
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter houseI109 m
Cranfield House and Adjoining Garden WallsII*112 m
North Muskham Prebend and Attached Boundary Wall and Kirkland HouseII118 m
The Old RectoryII121 m
2 Gateways and Boundary Wall at Minster Churchyard Adjoining Church StreetII124 m
Bishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's PalaceI132 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Residence and Vicars Court and Adjoining Boundary Walls listed?
Yes. The Residence and Vicars Court and Adjoining Boundary Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1211749, 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 The Residence and Vicars Court and Adjoining Boundary Walls?
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.