Grade II* listed · Nottingham

Shire Hall and Adjoining County Gaol

Shire Hall and Adjoining County Gaol is a Grade II* listed building in Nottingham, first listed on 24 October 1988. It is one of 38 Grade II* entries among 804 listed buildings in Nottingham; 39% of Nottingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameShire Hall and Adjoining County Gaol
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1254517
Date first listed24 October 1988
Local planning authorityNottingham
Location52.95077, -1.14427 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1254517

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Nottingham will require for your works on Shire Hall and Adjoining County Gaol, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shire Hall and Adjoining County Gaol listed?
Yes. Shire Hall and Adjoining County Gaol is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1254517, first listed on 24 October 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Shire Hall and Adjoining County Gaol?
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.