Grade I listed · Isle of Wight

Norris Castle

Norris Castle is a Grade I listed building in Isle of Wight, first listed on 17 August 1951. It is one of 29 Grade I entries among 1,977 listed buildings in Isle of Wight; 5% of Isle of Wight’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNorris Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1267468
Date first listed17 August 1951
Local planning authorityIsle of Wight
Location50.76309, -1.27052 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1267468

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Isle of Wight will require for your works on Norris Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Norris Castle

NameGradeDistance
Pump House at Norris CastleII159 m
Stone-lined watering pond at Norris CastleII316 m
Stone-lined watering pond at Norris CastleII344 m
Stone-lined watering pond at Norris CastleII355 m
Stone-lined watering pond at Norris CastleII360 m
Norris Castle Farm, the bailiff’s house, cottage and walled kitchen gardenI365 m
Cattle shelter at Norris CastleII458 m
Cattle shelter at Norris CastleII470 m
Fort NorrisII535 m
Bathing House and a 50m length of raised sea wall at Norris CastleII581 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Norris Castle listed?
Yes. Norris Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1267468, first listed on 17 August 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Norris Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Isle of Wight, 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.