Grade I listed · Nottingham

Nottingham Castle Outer Bailey Wall and Towers

Nottingham Castle Outer Bailey Wall and Towers is a Grade I listed building in Nottingham, first listed on 12 July 1972. It is one of 9 Grade I entries among 804 listed buildings in Nottingham; 8% of Nottingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNottingham Castle Outer Bailey Wall and Towers
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1246765
Date first listed12 July 1972
Local planning authorityNottingham
Location52.94954, -1.15249 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1246765

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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 Nottingham Castle Outer Bailey Wall and Towers

NameGradeDistance
Boundary Mark at South East Corner of Bailey WallII6 m
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Public HouseII25 m
Brewhouse Yard Museum and Associated CavesII44 m
Bandstand and Railings 60 Metres North East of the Castle MuseumII60 m
Castle Rock Cottage, Brewhouse Yard MuseumII75 m
Nottingham Corporation Waterworks and Attached Area RailingsII79 m
War Memorial Sundial, 80 Metres North East of the Castle MuseumII91 m
Statue of Captain Albert Ball, Nottingham CastleI102 m
Severns' Building, the Lace CentreII105 m
57 and 59, Castle GateII112 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham Castle Outer Bailey Wall and Towers listed?
Yes. Nottingham Castle Outer Bailey Wall and Towers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1246765, first listed on 12 July 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Nottingham Castle Outer Bailey Wall and Towers?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Nottingham, 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.