Grade I listed · Nottingham

Nottingham Castle Gatehouse, Outer Bridge and Adjoining Gateway

Nottingham Castle Gatehouse, Outer Bridge and Adjoining Gateway is a Grade I listed building in Nottingham, first listed on 11 August 1952. It is one of 9 Grade I entries among 804 listed buildings in Nottingham; 0% of Nottingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNottingham Castle Gatehouse, Outer Bridge and Adjoining Gateway
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1247094
Date first listed11 August 1952
Local planning authorityNottingham
Location52.95063, -1.15384 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1247094

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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 Gatehouse, Outer Bridge and Adjoining Gateway

NameGradeDistance
Retaining Wall and Garden Wall at St Mary'S Vicarage and St Peter'S RectoryII27 m
Boundary Mark 40 Metres North East of Castle GatehouseII32 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjoining Castle WallII39 m
Statues of Robin Hood and his Merry MenII39 m
Mortimer House the Old Castle InnII45 m
St Mary'S Vicarage and St Peter'S RectoryII49 m
Number 76 and Attached RailingsII52 m
Wyville House and Attached Area RailingsII56 m
St Mary'S Parish Room and FlatII61 m
War Memorial Obelisk and Kerb, 70 Metres North East of the Castle MuseumII62 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham Castle Gatehouse, Outer Bridge and Adjoining Gateway listed?
Yes. Nottingham Castle Gatehouse, Outer Bridge and Adjoining Gateway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1247094, first listed on 11 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Nottingham Castle Gatehouse, Outer Bridge and Adjoining Gateway?
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.