Grade I listed · Nottingham

Statue of Captain Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle

Statue of Captain Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle 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
Field	Value
Name	Statue of Captain Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1246929
Date first listed	12 July 1972
Local planning authority	Nottingham
Location	52.94998, -1.15382 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1246929

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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 Statue of Captain Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Nottingham Castle Middle Bridge Adjoining Archway and Porter'S Lodge	II	37 m
Bandstand and Railings 60 Metres North East of the Castle Museum	II	44 m
War Memorial Sundial, 80 Metres North East of the Castle Museum	II	54 m
Terrace Wall to East of Castle Museum	II	57 m
Statues of Robin Hood and his Merry Men	II	58 m
Steps Leading to Terrace on East Side of the Castle Museum	II	58 m
Pair of Gate Piers 15 Metres North East of Castle Museum	II	62 m
Nottingham Castle Gatehouse, Outer Bridge and Adjoining Gateway	I	73 m
Castle Museum and Art Gallery	I	73 m
War Memorial Obelisk and Kerb, 70 Metres North East of the Castle Museum	II	78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of Captain Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle listed?

Yes. Statue of Captain Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1246929, 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 Statue of Captain Albert Ball, Nottingham Castle?

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.